Date of Award
Spring 2021
Document Type
Project Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Department
Music conducting
First Advisor
Dr. James Colonna
Abstract
Program notes include:
- TOCCATA FOR BAND (1957) by Frank Erickson (1923-1996)
- VARIATIONS ON DOWN AMPNEY (2004) by Jack Stamp (b.1954)
- FIRST SUITE IN E-FLAT FOR MILITARY BAND (1909) by Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
- PSALM FOR BAND (1954) by Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987)
- SYMPHONY IN B-FLAT (1951) by Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)
Recommended Citation
Cotter, Kevin, "Program Notes (MUAP 621 – Recital)" (2021). Conducting Student Scholarship. 62.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/conduct_st/62
Comments
This submission is part of MUAP 621 - Recital: Wind. This culminating experience in the applied wind conducting area offers the student the opportunity to showcase the skills developed over the course of the degree program. The 45-60 minute compilation of public performances will display requisite knowledge in the areas of advanced wind band conducting, score preparation, and high levels of musicianship. Program notes that emphasize the use of scholarship will be submitted as part of the recital requirement.