Abstract
This document is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree, Master of Music, and submitted in support of a choral concert conducted by the author on April 28, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, Mankato, MN. It presents brief biographical information regarding each composer and a conductor's analysis of their compositions performed in the concert. It includes suggestions on performance practice, appropriate rehearsal techniques, and a rehearsal journal of the progress of the chosen recital pieces. The author conducted Henry Purcell's Come, Ye Sons of Art, performed by the University Chorale and Peter Philips' Ascendit Deus, performed by the Chamber Singers. The University Concert Choir performed Johannes Brahms' O Schöne Nacht and Charles Villiers Stanford's The Blue Bird, also conducted by the author in fulfillment of recital requirements.
Advisor
David C. Dickau
Committee Member
John Lindberg
Committee Member
Kimm Julian
Date of Degree
2013
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Music (MM)
College
Arts and Humanities
Recommended Citation
Williams, M. A. (2013). Program Notes for a Master's Recital in Choral Conducting [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/197/
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