This study details the historical relevance of Thomas Whitfield and his impact on contemporary gospel music. Through musical analysis, the document illustrates Whitfield’s innovations within the genre. Interviews with those who knew him, worked with him, and were influenced by his work assist the investigation in both fleshing out his historical background, as well as support the case for his lasting impact on gospel music. / A Dissertation submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. / Spring Semester 2019. / April 5, 2019. / Includes bibliographical references. / André J. Thomas, Professor Directing Dissertation; Leon Anderson, University Representative; Kevin Fenton, Committee Member; Katarzyna "Kasia" Bugaj, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_709848 |
| Contributors | Waddles, Brandon C. (Brandon Christian) (author), Thomas, André J. (André Jerome) (Professor Directing Dissertation), Anderson, Leon (University Representative), Fenton, Kevin (Committee Member), Bugaj, Kasia (Committee Member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Music (degree granting college) |
| Publisher | Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text, doctoral thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (122 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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