A Study of the Wind-Band Music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i>, and <i>Vesuvius</i>
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu12241929632021-08-03T05:54:35Z A Study of the Wind-Band Music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i>, and <i>Vesuvius</i> Darling, John A. <p>Selection of repertoire is an important task for any conductor. One of the ways to approach this challenge is to look at the works of composers whose compositions have proven to be durable over the years. There are certain composers who consistently provide quality literature without becoming repetitious or predictable. One such composer is Dr. Frank Ticheli.</p><p>The quality of Ticheli's work has already risen to a level where many of his wind-band compositions are now referred to as core literature. Eleven of his fifteen compositions for wind band or wind ensemble are on state contest lists. Seven of his compositions are included in the prestigious series <i>Teaching Music Through Performance in Band</i>, Volumes 1, 2, and 3. <i>Cajun Folk Songs</i>, <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Gaian Visions</i>, and <i>Postcard</i> are included in <i>Best Music For High School Band</i>.</p><p>The purpose of this study is to identify what distinguishes Ticheli's music as quality literature by means of an analysis of three of his compositions for band. Each piece has been selected from a different time frame and represents different technical performance levels: <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i> and <i>Vesuvius</i>. Two of these compositions are recognized as exceptional works of Ticheli: <i>Fortress</i> and <i>Postcard</i>, while the third work, <i>Vesuvius</i>, is one of his more recent releases. Each of the pieces chosen is appropriate for either high school or college programming. Each piece has unique elements incorporated into the structure that can be used as the basis for comprehensive teaching.</p><p>To gain a better understanding of each work, and to provide a common analytical basis of examining Ticheli's compositional language, the author analyzed each piece using an abridged “Step 3 Score Analysis” as outlined by Frank Battisti and Robert Garofalo in <i>Guide to Score Study for the Wind Band Conductor</i>. For the purposes of this study, only the areas of melody, form, rhythm, and orchestration were examined in detail. Harmony, texture, dynamics, and stylistic articulations & expressive terms have been included as elements of the flow chart.</p> 2001 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1224192963 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1224192963 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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A Study of the Wind-Band Music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i>, and <i>Vesuvius</i> |
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A Study of the Wind-Band Music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i>, and <i>Vesuvius</i> |
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A Study of the Wind-Band Music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i>, and <i>Vesuvius</i> |
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A Study of the Wind-Band Music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i>, and <i>Vesuvius</i> |
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A Study of the Wind-Band Music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of <i>Fortress</i>, <i>Postcard</i>, and <i>Vesuvius</i> |
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study of the wind-band music of frank ticheli with an analysis of <i>fortress</i>, <i>postcard</i>, and <i>vesuvius</i> |
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