Date of Defense
11-12-2023
Date of Graduation
12-2023
Department
Music
First Advisor
Steve Wolfinbarger
Second Advisor
Peter Lehmann
Abstract
This recital showcases 50 minutes of solo and ensemble trombone repertoire representing various styles and eras of music, including 19th century Romanticism, 20th century French Impressionism, 1920’s Military band, Modern music, Mexican Folk music, and Salsa. This performance seeks to demonstrate and expand the range of repertoire that can be performed by the trombone. This is achieved through the variety of genres, and also through performing pieces by underrepresented groups like Latino and women composers; performing with a variety of accompaniments like organ, piano, trombone ensemble, and electronics; and through performing a new commission for trombone octet. As the capstone to the performer’s degree studies, this performance also represents the trombonist’s development of musicality, skill, and musical endeavors and interests throughout her studies. The program and repertoire performed is as follows:
Jacques Casterede Sonatine
(1926-2014) I. Allegro Vivo
Joseph Guy Ropartz Piece in Eb Minor
(1864-1955)
Manuel Ponce Espera
(1882-1948) Por Ti Mujer Estrellita
Gustav Holst Duo Concertante
(1874-1934)
Inez McComas A Quick Trip with Lots of Baggage
(b. 1977)
Joseph Jongen Aria and Polonaise
(1873-1953)
Arthur Pryor The Supervisor
(1869-1942)
Adolescent’s Orquesta Me Tengo Que Ir
arr. Peter Lehmann
Mitchell VanderMeulen, Nathaniel Chiu, Destiny Miskel, Gabe Funk, Franco Cassuci; Tenor Trombone Alayna O’Connell, Dustin Moeckel; Bass Trombone
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Alyson, "Senior Trombone Performance Re" (2023). Honors Theses. 3754.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3754
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Restricted