Beyond the Notation: Developing Tools to Guide Artistic Decisions of Performers in the Wind Ensemble
Author ORCID Identifier
Date Available
5-7-2021
Year of Publication
2021
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
College
Fine Arts
Department/School/Program
Music
Advisor
Dr. Cody Birdwell
Abstract
Music is a subjective art form that is enhanced by emotional connection and understanding of the relationship of line and phrasing to both the performer and the audience. Performers and conductors are charged with making artistic decisions about the expressive qualities of a phrase within moments of seeing the notation for the first time. In the development of wind ensembles, there is often a disconnect between the technique and accuracy of a musician’s performance and the emotional connection and understanding required to perform a lyrical melody or phrase within a piece of music. As musicians progress, often the attention is placed on the development of technical facilities required to play increasingly difficult music, causing the artistic qualities to fall second to those achieved through concrete evidence; correct notes and rhythms. It is the goal of this project to create a collection of common practices for conductors, teachers, and musicians to facilitate the development of artistry and lyrical playing in the performance of repertoire within the wind ensemble with a specific focus on contemporary music of diverse composers. This paper will also include a discussion of the implementation of the project with audio samples so the reader may see examples of how these techniques can inspire their own performance.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2021.179
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Brent, "Beyond the Notation: Developing Tools to Guide Artistic Decisions of Performers in the Wind Ensemble" (2021). Theses and Dissertations--Music. 181.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/music_etds/181
5.1 Main Melody, A Hymn for Peace
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5.2 Main Melody embellished, A Hymn for Peace
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5.3 mm. 32-39, A Hymn for Peace
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5.4 mm. 32-39 embellished, A Hymn for Peace
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5.5 mm. 32-29 countermelody #2, A Hymn for Peace
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5.6 mm.32-39 countermelody #2 embellished, A Hymn for Peace
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5.7 mm. 32-39 harmonic rhythm, A Hymn for Peace
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5.8 mm. 32-39 harmonic rhythm plus melody, A Hymn for Peace
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5.9 mm. 32-39 full ensemble, A Hymn for Peace
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5.10 mm. 54-55 Goodnight Moon
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5.11 mm.19-21 Goodnight Moon
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5.12 mm. 22-29 Goodnight Moon
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5.13 mm. 22-29 embellished, Goodnight Moon
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5.14 Goodnight Moon, full performance
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5.15 A Hymn for Peace, full performance
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