Date Available
8-15-2023
Year of Publication
2023
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
College
Fine Arts
Department/School/Program
Music Performance
Advisor
Prof. Bradley Kerns
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Margaret Tung
Abstract
This project explores effective solutions for practicing orchestral excerpts, a challenge often faced by young musicians preparing for auditions. It introduces a method of adapting practice ideas and composition to facilitate a more profound understanding of fifteen orchestral excerpts. While primarily directed at horn players, the concepts and techniques explored in this study are applicable to musicians of all instruments, offering specific ideas, practice tips, and original etudes tailored to each excerpt. These etudes serve a dual purpose by addressing technical aspects of both the horn and the excerpt itself while familiarizing the musician with the standard orchestral repertoire commonly requested on audition lists. Ultimately, the goal of working with these etudes is to cultivate performance confidence and accelerate familiarity with each excerpt, thus propelling musicians towards professional employment opportunities.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2023.391
Recommended Citation
Pepilascov-Childers, Briana, "The Three E’s of Horn Repertoire: From Excerpts to Etudes to Employment" (2023). Theses and Dissertations--Music. 233.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/music_etds/233
Compiled Audition Excerpts Spreadsheet
All Excerpt Etudes.pdf (1756 kB)
Created Etudes
