The Percussion Music of Michael W. Udow: Composer Portrait and Performance Analysis of Selected Works

• Other Authors: Baldauff, Brian C. (Brian Christopher) (author)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Music; Performing arts
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_FALL2017_Baldauff_fsu_0071E_14218

This treatise focuses on the percussion music of pioneering performer, pedagogue, and composer Michael Udow, Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan from 1982 to 2011. Michael Udow occupied a unique position as performer, teacher, and composer. His access to a vast personal and academic instrument inventory coupled with dedicated students allowed for high-quality workshops and performances of his compositions, producing numerous examples of new/unique sound sources and instrument setups/combinations. Areas of focus include a brief biography of Professor Udow, performance analyses of three works selected as examples of his eclectic compositional style, and finally a comprehensive list of Dr. Udow’s works for solo percussion and chamber percussion ensembles. Pedagogical and performance issues are addressed at the conclusion of each analysis to encourage compelling interpretations of Udow’s music. === A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music. === Fall Semester 2017. === November 2, 2017. === Blackearth, Equilibrium, Michael Udow, Percussion, Percussion Ensemble === Includes bibliographical references. === John Will Parks, Professor Directing Treatise; Frank Gunderson, University Representative; Christopher Moore, Committee Member; Patrick Dunnigan, Committee Member.