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Date Available

5-12-2026

Year of Publication

2026

Document Type

Doctoral Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

College

Fine Arts

Department/School/Program

Music Performance

Faculty

Jason Dovel

Faculty

Martina Vasil

Abstract

Raleigh Dailey is recognized internationally as a jazz pianist, composer, and educator whose compositions span solo works, chamber music, and jazz ensembles. While his music is well known within the jazz community, a significant portion of his catalog remains unknown in the classical performance repertoire. Among these pieces is his Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, a composition that integrates jazz stylistic elements within a classical chamber work.

The purpose of this project is to conduct primary-source research on Dailey’s Sonata for Trumpet and Piano in order to create a comprehensive performance guide for trumpet players. This is accomplished through interviews with the composer, detailed score analysis, and an examination of existing performances of this work. This study addresses interpretive challenges that are inherent in performing jazz-influenced classical music, some of which include articulation, rhythm, and stylistic nuances that are not often explicitly notated in the score.

The secondary objective of this document is to promote Dailey’s work to a broader audience and provide general performance guidelines that are applicable to other crossover compositions. By bridging the gap between jazz and classical performance practices, this dissertation aims to enhance stylistic authenticity and musical understanding for performers engaging with hybrid repertoire.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2026.275

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