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Thesis (D. Mus. Arts)--University of Washington, 1999. / For baritone and orchestra; originally for tenor and piano. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 91).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, Department of Music, June 2000. / For soprano and orchestra. Includes performance notes. Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2006. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-188).

Samuel Barber is one of the most important American composers in the twentieth century. He wrote 103 solo songs. Among these works, Knoxville: Summer of 1915, op. 24 is unique because its scale is larger than other vocal works and because it is the only piece Barber wrote for soprano and orchestra. Since the premier in 1948, this masterwork is considered the most ¡§American¡¨ piece of Barber¡¦s works, for that he successfully sketches the atmosphere described in the lyrics, that is, American country life during the 1910s. The main issue of this short thesis is to reveal reasons that make the work well-known for its ¡§most American¡¨ nature. The musical education of the composer, the short biography of the poet, and the compositional background of Knoxville: Summer of 1915, op. 24 are mentioned. Through the analyses of lyrics, tempo and melody, the discussion focuses on how Barber translates the picture of American country life during the 1910s into musical notes.

Thesis (M.A.). / Written for the Faculty of Music. Title from title page of PDF (viewed 2008/07/24). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.M.)--Bowling Green State University, 2009. / Document formatted into pages; contains 1 score (vii, 55 p.) For flute/alto flute, oboe/English horn, B♭/bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, two C trumpets, two trombones, vibraphone, harp, two violins, viola, cello, soprano, and electronic sound effects. "The soprano sings an original poem translated to Klingon with the assistance of Klingon-language expert Dr. d'Armond Spears and linguist Dr. Marc Okrand, creator of the official language."--Abstract. Text of song also printed separately in English and Klingon (with IPA pronunciation) on p. vi. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D.M.A.)--Conservatory of Music and Dance. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2008. / A three movement work for orchestra and bass-baritone soloist using texts from three Shakespeare plays: Hamlet, Titus Andronicus and King Lear. "A dissertation in music composition." Advisor: James Mobberley. Typescript. Vita. Title from "catalog record" of the print edition Description based on contents viewed Aug. 07, 2009. Online version of the print edition.

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The purpose of the document is to present Ned Rorem’s Sun (1966): Eight Poems in One Movement for Solo Voice and Orchestra. the eight songs are “To the Sun,” “Sun of the Sleepless,” “Dawn,” “Day,” “Catafalque,” “Full Many a Glorious Morning,” “Sundown Lights,” and “From What Can I Tell My Bones?” the document is divided into four main chapters: 1) Background; 2) Poet and Poem Background; 3) Musical Analysis; 4) Performance Guide. Chapter 1 contains biographical information on Ned Rorem, and basic information of the work, Sun. Here, a relationship between the eight songs is presented. Chapter 2 discusses biography of poet and background of the poem. the poetry is examined to determine the theme and to identify imagery, and metaphor. Chapter 3 offers detailed musical analysis for each of the eight songs and interludes. Chapter 4 provides performance guide which offers assistance in forming personal interpretation and brief specifies to singers who wish to perform this work. Appendix a includes tonality, difficulty, tempo, form, theme, range, and orchestration of each song and interlude. This study serves as a reference guide for performers of Sun.