The idea of “musical consciousness” centers around the cultural awakening, acknowledgement, preservation and expression of the elements that epitomize the African-American culture and the African-American sound. The chosen vehicle to express this consciousness is David Baker’s Concertpiece for Viola and Piano. With this research, I strive to expand the awareness of the African-American sound by exploring the vast musical traditions of the West African culture; to identify the rich musical elements of repetition, melody, scales, and rhythmic figures (patterns) within the West African music culture; to notice the resemblance and modifications in African-American music; to analyze these elements within David Baker’s Concertpiece for Viola and Piano; and to promote the research of African-American musical history, composers and music. / A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music. / Spring Semester 2018. / April 17, 2018. / African-American Composer, African-American music, Black Composers, Black music, Concertpiece for Viola and Piano, David Baker / Includes bibliographical references. / Pamela Ryan, Professor Directing Treatise; Charles E. Brewer, University Representative; Kasia Bugaj, Committee Member; Gregory Sauer, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_653499 |
| Contributors | Royal, Allyson Eileen (author), Ryan, Pamela (professor directing treatise), Brewer, Charles E. (university representative), Bugaj, Kasia (committee member), Sauer, Greg (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Music (degree granting college), College of Music (degree granting departmentdgg) |
| Publisher | Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text, doctoral thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (65 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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