The purpose of this treatise is to explore the musical career and compositions of Kevin McKee. McKee divides his time between freelance performing, teaching, and composing, but is most widely recognized for his body of compositions for trumpet. The compositions that will be examined and described include one work for unaccompanied trumpet solo, three works for trumpet and piano, and three works for two trumpets and accompaniment. This document will explore how McKee depicts the vivid images that inspire each work as well as the associated performance challenges. In addition to exploring McKee’s music, this document will also examine the composer’s philosophy on composition, his path to popularity, his self-made skills as a composer and entrepreneur, and his success in balancing a rewarding career in music. The goal of exploring these facets of McKee’s life is to provide an example to students and professionals alike of what it means to be a successful independent musician in the twenty-first century. It is the hope of the author that understanding Kevin McKee’s success in his career will encourage others to accept that performing in a full time professional ensemble or teaching at an established institution are not the only means to achieving a fulfilling and successful career as a musician. / A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music. / Spring Semester 2018. / March 5, 2018. / Centennial Horizon, composer, Kevin McKee, trumpet, Under Western Skies / Includes bibliographical references. / Christopher R. Moore, Professor Directing Treatise; Steve Kelly, University Representative; Michelle Stebleton, Committee Member; John Drew, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_653468 |
| Contributors | Millard, Eric Jason (author), Moore, Christopher, 1965- (professor directing treatise), Kelly, Steven N. (university representative), Stebleton, Michelle (committee member), Drew, John Robert, 1951- (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 (49 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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