The Choral Music of Elaine Hagenberg explores the oeuvre of composer Elaine Hagenberg through a musicological, qualitative, and performance-based analysis of her compositional style that has led to her increasing acclaim. This study serves as the first primary source of scholarly output on her. Through an examination of her musical background as a pianist and choral educator, one can identify her principal sources of musical inspiration: text, nature, and her faith. Shaped by these experiences, her compositional philosophy encapsulates five elements of text, form, rhythm, melody, and harmony as she strives to produce singer-centric, authentic, and socially relevant compositions that unite people together. What begins as a consideration of her background and compositional process culminates in practical musical analysis and conducting and vocal considerations to aid future conductors in creating compelling performances of her works. The compositions discussed are As The Rain Hides The Stars (2015), O Love (2016), Song of Miriam (2019), My Companion (2019), and Alleluia (2020).
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1873549 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Cathlina, Francis |
| Contributors | Hightower, Allen, MacMullen, Kristina Caswell, Austin, Stephen F. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | viii, 141 pages : illustrations, music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Cathlina, Francis, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
| Relation | Recital: November 12, 2019, ark:/67531/metadc1600123, Recital: November 10, 2020, ark:/67531/metadc1812026, Recital: April 14, 2021, ark:/67531/metadc1822820, Recital: April 15, 2021, ark:/67531/metadc1812026, Lecture: July 10, 2021, not yet digitized |
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