The purpose of this dissertation is to offer a pedagogical guide to Woodsprite and Waterbug Collection (1977) by Dan Beaty (1937-2002) through an analysis of its pedagogical values and teaching applications. This set consists of twelve short, intermediate-level pieces, featuring various contemporary idioms. Each piece is also pedagogically written to help intermediate students to refine specific pianistic techniques beyond the elementary level. In addition, Beaty's collection expands students' musical vision and musicianship for more advanced studies via the incorporation of contemporary music theory and techniques. These qualities make Woodsprite and Waterbug Collection a valuable tool for intermediate piano students. It is also useful for instructors searching for repertoire to introduce contemporary idioms. The author hopes that this study will encourage performers, teachers and scholars to consider this work and Beaty's other piano compositions. By studying Woodsprite and Waterbug Collection, students will be more appreciative of contemporary repertoire and will welcome learning similar pieces in the future.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1404626 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Hung, Sophie (Shuo-Hui) |
| Contributors | Romero, Gustavo, Beckman, Bradley, Schwarz, David, 1952- |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | ix, 54 pages : illustrations, music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Hung, Sophie (Shuo-Hui), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
| Relation | Recital: November 18, 2011, ark:/67531/metadc172036, Recital: April 19, 2013, ark:/67531/metadc172252, Recital: March 8, 2015, ark:/67531/metadc1075215 |
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