This dissertation investigates the process of collaboration and the application of both notational and technological schemes to integrate elements of contemporary composition and tap dance as a consolidated art form. Overall, this document gives an overview of choreographer/composer collaborations in Western classical music; movement notation; and ultimately analyzes my original music—a live set for tap dancer, live musicians and electronics—entitled Digital Tap Dance. Altogether, this project represents the culmination of music and dance as a compelling intermedia collaboration. By (1) researching different practices of composer-choreographer collaborations, (2) notating rudiments for tap dance, (3) creating software for tap dancers, and (4) composing original music for tap dancers, this dissertation will create options for composers and choreographers alike in composition and improvisation.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1703288 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Thiede, Jacob |
| Contributors | Broberg, Kirsten, May, Andrew, 1968-, Nestler, Eric M. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | ix, 185 pages : illustrations, music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Thiede, Jacob, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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