Date of Defense
Fall 11-13-2010
Department
Music
First Advisor
Kenneth Prewitt, Music
Second Advisor
Deloris Gauthier, Music
Third Advisor
Ronald Oliver, Jr., Music
Abstract
Music of the Renaissance and twentieth-century is often thought of as being at opposite ends of the spectrum. Indeed, besides our current musical era, the two are basically the bookends of undergraduate study of music history. Though far apart historically, the two eras do share common practices of emphasizing text in many vocal compositions. This practice can be seen in a variety of solo and small ensemble music, though the way the composers achieve this end differs in the two eras. The author performed several songs from both eras of music, in addition to providing translations of some of the Renaissance music.
Recommended Citation
Foley, Maura C., "Text in Vocal Music of the Renaissance and 20th Century" (2010). Honors Theses. 75.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/75
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only