Date of Defense
4-24-2020
Date of Graduation
5-2021
Department
Music
First Advisor
Scott Boerma
Second Advisor
Thomas (Trey) Harris
Third Advisor
Mary Land
Keywords
wind band music, composition, conducting, music education, music pedagogy, conducting methods, musicianship
Abstract
Scott Boerma is a well-known wind music composer and conductor. In this paper, I will examine his career development as a composer and conductor. I will include brief analyses of some of his musical compositions based on form, orchestration, usage of harmonic and melodic devices, etc. I will also talk about his conducting methods when he conducts different pieces and conveys various musical ideas. There are three sections in this thesis: 1) Scott Boerma’s musical journey (how he became a successful composer and conductor); 2) Analyses of his compositions: Fanfare for a Golden Sky, Bora Bora, Shadows, Poem, and Cityscape; 3) His educational concepts and conducting methods which he teaches young music educators and conductors.
Recommended Citation
Lu, Qiuxian, "Scott Boerma: A Study of His Musical Compositions and Conducting Career" (2020). Honors Theses. 3422.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3422
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Defense Presentation