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    Adam Gorb's Bohemian Revelry: a conductor's analysis and performance guide
    (Colorado State University. Libraries, 2022) Kasper, Matthew, author; Phillips, Rebecca L., advisor; Grapes, K. Dawn, committee member; Kenney, Wes, committee member; Balgopal, Meena, committee member
    Adam Gorb is a British composer whose works have been performed worldwide and received much critical acclaim. His ability to blend many musical styles and influences within individual pieces and the utilization of varied sound colors and textures has resulted in a distinct compositional voice among contemporary composers, specifically in the wind band genre. Gorb's composition Bohemian Revelry was composed in 2013 for the Bromley Youth Concert Band and has since been distinguished by the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) as a significant work. This thesis provides an in-depth study of Bohemian Revelry, further exploring the influences behind Gorb's compositional voice and his process for composing this work. Study of the unique characteristics of traditional Czech folk songs and dance styles reveal how Gorb assimilates them into his own compositional voice. The results of this analytic research culminate in a set of rehearsal considerations that can be utilized by other conductors and musicians in future performances of this piece. Interviews were conducted with the composer and conductor Timothy Reynish to provide additional insights and perspectives about Bohemian Revelry, Gorb's other compositions for winds, and his impact on wind band music. This document also provides updated biographical information about Gorb and works completed since 2011.
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    Alan Hovhaness: a conductor's analysis featuring Symphony No. 4, op. 165 for Wind Orchestra and Symphony No. 17, op. 203 for Metal Orchestra
    (Colorado State University. Libraries, 2016) Bowles, Michael P., author; Phillips, Rebecca, advisor; Grapes, K. Dawn, committee member; Kenny, Wes, committee member; Balgopal, Meena, committee member
    Studying American composers and American music encourages the continued performance of our cultural music masters. Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) is seldom researched and is thus becoming an underperformed composer. He composed during the eclectic compositional era of the twentieth century and is best known for his orchestral works. His music for wind band is not well known by the music community at large. The purpose of this thesis is to provide conductors and performers with a guide to performing and understanding the wind band music of Alan Hovhaness. Part I includes a biographical sketch and summary of Hovhaness’s compositional style. Part II is a conductor’s analysis of two works for winds and percussion. The first is his most well known piece for band, Symphony No. 4 (1958), and the second is a lesser known chamber work Symphony No. 17 (1963). The conductor’s analysis consists of both a theoretical and rehearsal analysis for each work. The theoretical analysis is a survey of each work focusing on form, melody, harmony, texture, dynamics, rhythm, and meter. The rehearsal analysis is comprised of two major sections, first is the considerations for the conductor, and second is considerations for the ensemble. Both sections are designed to guide future performers in executing these two works.