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Ribbons of Visible Air is a work of about twenty minutes duration for soprano saxophone, violin, cello, piano, one percussion, and live digital sound processing. Though the work unfolds as one continuous movement, it is conceived as being in several sections, each lasting from approximately one to four minutes. The primary ideas behind the form of Ribbons of Visible Air originate in the concerto principle (with the saxophone in the role of soloist) and variation technique; these ideas influence not only the large-scale form, but also the organization of material in respect to the different instruments and the relationship of the ensemble as a whole to the electronic processing. This composition explores a number of harmonic techniques related to the harmonic series, as well as the rhythmic possibilities inherent in multiple levels of pulsation. Of particular relevance to this work is the incorporation of extended techniques of the soprano saxophone, especially the alteration of pitch and timbre through unorthodox fingering patterns.

Thesis (M.M.)--Bowling Green State University, 2007. / For alto saxophone in E♭, violoncello, piano, percussion (vibraphone, crystal glasses (C,E,G♯, B)) Document formatted into pages; contains 1 score (19 p.) Duration: ca. 13 min. Includes bibliographical references.

Ribbons of Visible Air is a work of about twenty minutes duration for soprano saxophone, violin, cello, piano, one percussion, and live digital sound processing. Though the work unfolds as one continuous movement, it is conceived as being in several sections, each lasting from approximately one to four minutes. The primary ideas behind the form of Ribbons of Visible Air originate in the concerto principle (with the saxophone in the role of soloist) and variation technique; these ideas influence not only the large-scale form, but also the organization of material in respect to the different instruments and the relationship of the ensemble as a whole to the electronic processing. This composition explores a number of harmonic techniques related to the harmonic series, as well as the rhythmic possibilities inherent in multiple levels of pulsation. Of particular relevance to this work is the incorporation of extended techniques of the soprano saxophone, especially the alteration of pitch and timbre through unorthodox fingering patterns. / Arts, Faculty of / Music, School of / Graduate

Thesis (Ph. D.--Music)--University of California, San Diego, 2000. / Vita. Music for clarinet (alto clarinet), 2 violins, viola, violoncello, prepared piano, percussion, and tape.

Thesis (Ph. D.--Music)--University of California, San Diego. / Vita. For flute (piccolo), piano, percussion (1 performer), 2 violas, 2 violoncellos, and computer. Includes technical notes and instructions for performance preceding score.

An expansive repertoire of original chamber works is available for ensembles comprised of saxophone, wind and percussion instruments. Many musicians, including saxophonists and conductors, are unaware of this enormous body of literature. This produces a compelling need for sources of identification available to conductors, performers and teachers. This study begins to provide such a source through the presentation of selected works and the accompanying annotated bibliography. The lack of awareness of available scores for chamber music with saxophone, winds and percussion among conductors and many performers often contributes to the absence of these works in concert halls. The objective of this lecture-recital document is to make available a tool that includes only original works for the saxophone in a variety of chamber ensemble settings. The nature of this study will be descriptive. The literature chosen for this project reveals varying levels of performance difficulty, compositional techniques, form, and instrumentation. Chosen works employ an ensemble size that requires a conductor or are more successfully performed with a conductor. Selected compositions are illustrated in which the saxophone is identified as a vital ingredient in an already existing repertoire of serious chamber literature. Works in this study include original compositions using from seven to seventeen musicians. Some of the works discussed in this study include double bass and piano. Chapters include information on the Parameters of Study (Introduction, Historical Perspective, Sources, Criteria, Selection of Works for Analysis), composer Jean Françaix, a Historical Overview and Detailed Study of Danses Exotiques, composer Fisher Tull, a Historical Overview and Detailed Study of Nonet and an Annotated Bibliography of compositions matching the established criteria. Appendices include List of Works of Fisher Tull and Jean Françaix.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-07-29T16:25:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao Laura Moraes Umbelino - texto - parte 1.pdf: 1746036 bytes, checksum: b0991f838d7f8fcaa9af57ec009a5cd6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-04-13 / This dissertation discusses the work Festspielmusik (2003) for two pianos and percussion written by Brazilian composer s Ronaldo Miranda (1948). A historical contextualization provided the information pertinent survey of Ronaldo Miranda s trajectories vital and compositional. The article discusses the analogy between the mechanism of the piano (struck string instrument) and percussion instruments (idiophone with definite pitch). A detailed analysis of the Festpielmusik s compositional process suggested parameters for interpreting the work in question. And also were developed two tables (in annex), the first shows a listing of pieces written for piano and percussion from the twentieth century and the second lists the works of Ronaldo Miranda, with informations from the site (www.ronaldomiranda.com) and the Brazilian Academy of Music. The manuscript score and a CD containing the recording of Festspielmusik are also included. The conclusion points to a representativeness of Festspielmusik in the contemporary scene of the Brazilian Chamber Music and evidencing the relevance and spread of the composer Ronaldo Miranda. / Esta dissertação discorre sobre a obra Festspielmusik (2003) para dois pianos e percussão do compositor brasileiro Ronaldo Miranda (1948). Uma contextualização histórica propiciou o levantamento de informações pertinentes às trajetórias, vital e composicional, de Ronaldo Miranda. É discutida a analogia entre o mecanismo do piano (teclados com cordas percutidas) e dos instrumentos de percussão (idiofones percutidos de altura definida). Uma análise minuciosa do processo composicional de Festpielmusik sugeriu parâmetros interpretativos para a obra em questão. E ainda, foram elaboradas duas tabelas (em anexo); a primeira apresenta uma listagem de peças escritas para piano e percussão a partir do século XX e a segunda relaciona as obras de Ronaldo Miranda, com informações do site (www.ronaldomiranda.com) e da Academia Brasileira de Música. A partitura manuscrita da peça e o CD contendo a gravação de Festspielmusik também estão inclusos. A conclusão aponta para uma representatividade da obra Festspielmusik no cenário contemporâneo de Música de Câmara Brasileira evidenciando a relevância e envergadura do compositor Ronaldo Miranda.