Extended Techniques in Unaccompanied Works for Solo Tuba Written between 1965-1973 and 2002-2013

• Other Authors: Casey, Michael James (authoraut)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Music; Performing arts
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_SUMMER2017_Casey_fsu_0071E_13813

Perhaps more than any other brass instrument, the tuba repertoire contains numerous unaccompanied pieces including extended techniques. Since the composition of Mauricio Kagel’s Mirum in 1965, unaccompanied works for solo tuba have regularly incorporated extended techniques. This document will examine the extended techniques included in unaccompanied works for solo tuba composed from 1965 to 1973 and 2002 to 2013, examining the similarities and differences in their usage. Brief biographical information about the composers and about those for whom the pieces are written will also be provided. === A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Music. === Summer Semester 2017. === May 8, 2017. === Extended, Techniques, Tuba === Includes bibliographical references. === Paul Ebbers, Professor Directing Treatise; Steven Kelly, University Representative; John Drew, Committee Member; Christopher Moore, Committee Member.