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The Musical Language of Joan Tower: An Energy Line Analysis of Island Prelude for Oboe and Wind Quartet

This dissertation provides an analysis of Island Prelude based on a method of analysis prescribed by the composer. The method, Energy Line Analysis, is essential to an enlightened performance. The content of this dissertation includes: biographical information, compositional influences, Joan Tower style periods, her works involving the oboe in a major role, and an Energy Line Analysis chart of Island Prelude. Island Prelude represents Joan Tower's musical language, the understanding of which is essential in an interpretation of her music.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc3032
Date12 1900
CreatorsShouha, Laura
ContributorsVeazey, Charles O., Brothers, Lester, Dworak, Paul E., 1951-, Reynolds, Kathleen
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
FormatText
RightsPublic, Copyright, Shouha, Laura, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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