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From the Archives: Early Jazz Studies at UNT
Podcast from the University of North Texas Music Library highlighting materials from their collections. This episode provides background about the early days of the jazz studies program at UNT. It includes recordings of oral histories by Gene Hall and Walter Hodgson, along with performances from 'Fessor Graham's stage show and 1950s jazz ensembles from UNT, including the Laboratory Dance Band, the forerunner of the One O'Clock Lab Band.
Date:
August 29, 2017
Creator:
Feustle, Maristella
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Occupational Aspirations and Expectations of Students Majoring In Jazz Studies At The University Of North Texas
The purpose of this study was to identify the occupational aspirations and expectations of students majoring in jazz studies, and to investigate relationships between students' aspirations, expectations and selected variables including significant others, choice of school, instrument type, academic achievement, academic level, socioeconomic status, age, gender, and early jazz experience. All jazz studies majors enrolled at the University of North Texas during the Spring 2001 academic semester responded to a pilot test questionnaire (return rate 85%, N = 211). Frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations described the students' occupational aspirations, occupational expectations, backgrounds and training in jazz prior to entering UNT, and determined the extent to which parents, relatives, teachers, friends, and role models helped steer them into jazz (Pearson r, Spearman Rho and Point Biserial correlation coefficients provided). The low to moderate positive correlation between aspirations and expectations (r = 0.43) indicated that the two variables were different and measured different types of occupations. Fifty percent of students aspired to be jazz performers whereas 29.7% expected to be jazz performers. While 42% aspired to be engaged in a combination of occupational activities, 48% expected a combination of occupational activities. Only 4.7% aspired to teach; however, almost 16% expected to …
Date:
August 2001
Creator:
Ramnunan, Karendra Devroop
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Murphy, April 6 and 13, 2021
Video recording of interview with John Murphy, UNT professor of jazz studies. Murphy discusses his youth in Baltimore, Maryland, during the 1960s and 1970s including his music education at Baltimore County Public Schools, and the musical influence of the Left Bank Jazz Society; His experience as a UNT student in the jazz studies and music theory programs (1981-1986); playing saxophone in the One O’clock Lab Band and at venues around Denton; His research as an ethnomusicologist studying Cuban and Brazilian music and work as a professor at Western Illinois University (1992-2001) then the University of North Texas (2001-2020) where he served in faculty and administrative roles to further develop the jazz studies program and help preserve the program’s history.
Date:
{2021-04-06,2021-04-13}
Creator:
Noel, Heather & Murphy, John P. (John Patrick)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Wilfred Bain, December 12, 1978
Interview with Wilfred Bain, dean of the North Texas State University School of Music from 1938-1947, concerning his experiences in the establishment of the NTSU School of Music as one of national prominence. Bain discusses his education and musical background, his appointment as chairman of the Department of Music, the establishment of the NTSU School of Music and his appointment as dean, the establishment of the jazz program, and his appointment as dean of the School of Music at Indiana University. He also comments on President W. Joseph McConnell, Silvio Scionti, Floyd Graham, Mary McCormic, Helen Hewitt, Walter Robert, Ralph Daniel, and the "Aces of Collegeland."
Date:
December 12, 1978
Creator:
Myers, Marceau & Bain, Wilfred C. (Wilfred Conwell), 1908-1997
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Ray McKinley Band with Jim Maxwell]
Photograph of Ray McKinley (left) presenting Jim Maxwell with a piece of paper and offering to shake his hand. Band members in the background hold their instruments while applauding and smiling in their direction. A handwritten note at the bottom of the photo says: "Jim Maxwell, formerly with the N.T. Jazz program, joins the Ray McKinley Band and on their appearance at T.W.U. Ray McKinley surprises Jim by presenting him with his Masters degree."
Date:
Autumn 1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interviews with Gene Hall, February 1991
Access:
Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interviews with Morris E. ("Gene") Hall, a musician and college professor, concerning his reflections and personal role in establishing the jazz studies program in the College of Music at North Texas State College.
Date:
February 1991
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E.; Cogswell, Michael & Hall, Gene (Conductor)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, May 9 -10, 2014]
Commencement program for the spring 2014 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the UNT Coliseum on Friday, May 09, 2014 and Saturday, May 10, 2014. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for both masters and doctoral degrees.
Date:
2014-05-09/2014-05-10
Creator:
University of North Texas
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Controversial Identity of Flamenco Jazz: A New Historical and Analytical Approach
There are certain recordings by important artists such as Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Pedro Iturralde, Chick Corea, and Paco de LucÃa, among others, that have been associated with the label flamenco jazz. This label is entering jazz discourse, and it needs to be better understood in order to clarify its history, its identity, and its impact on recent developments in flamenco that are labeled nuevo flamenco. There is a lack of agreement in the existent literature on flamenco jazz on the evaluation of these recordings and these artists' achievements and contributions to this field. These writings encompass authors from different backgrounds: journalists, critics, and musicologists, who have approached their analysis of the recordings from different perspectives. The differences in professional backgrounds, approaches, and purpose of the writings of these authors has resulted in controversy about this label. Therefore, the flamenco jazz scholarly conversation needs more objective writings from an analytical point of view. This historiographical study presents a more comprehensive evaluation of flamenco jazz by discussing selected recordings using analytical tools from jazz studies. These analytical arguments clarify the aesthetics of flamenco jazz and the artistic processes that these artists went through when combining musical elements from flamenco …
Date:
May 2016
Creator:
Pamies, Sergio, 1983-
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CEDAR: The Life and Music of Cedar Walton
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Grammy Award–winning pianist, bandleader, and composer Cedar Walton (1934–2013) is a major figure in jazz, associated with a variety of styles from bebop to funk and famous for composing several standards. Born and raised in Dallas, Walton studied music in Denver, where he jammed with musicians such as Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. In 1955, Walton moved to New York, immediately gaining recognition from notable musicians and nightclub proprietors. When Walton returned to the U.S. after serving abroad in the Army, he joined Benny Golson and Art Farmer’s Jazztet. Later, he became both pianist and arranger for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Next, he worked as part of Prestige Records’s house rhythm section, recording with numerous greats and releasing his own albums. One hallmark of Walton’s impact is his numerous long-term collaborations with giants such as trombonist Curtis Fuller and drummer Billy Higgins. By the end of his career, Walton’s discography, as both band member and bandleader, included many dozens of vaunted recordings with some of the most notable jazz musicians of the 1960s through the first decade of the twenty-first century. Ben Markley conducted more than seventy-five interviews with friends and family members, musicians who played with or were otherwise …
Date:
May 2023
Creator:
Ben Markley
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[University-wide Spring 2016 commencement ceremony and UNT's 125th Anniversary celebration]
Video recording of the University-wide Spring 2016 commencement ceremony held at Apogee Stadium on Friday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. Approximately 3,411 undergraduate students, 740 masters students and 119 doctoral students were honored at the ceremony. The ceremony includes remarks by UNT President Dr. Neal Smatresk, System Chancellor Lee F. Jackson, System Regent Laura Wright, President of the Student Government Association Adam Allatry, former U.S. Army Sergeant and UNT Alumnus Steven Davidson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Finley Graves, and member of the Alumni Association Byron Campbell. Preceding the commencement, the video includes a narrated highlight on the origin and history of UNT, as well as a message delivered by President Dr. Neal Smatresk in celebration of the university's 125th (quasquicentennial) anniversary.
Date:
May 13, 2016
Creator:
University of North Texas.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 102, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 2005
Daily student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
April 15, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
College of Music program book 1992-1993 Student Performances Vol. 2
Student performances program book from the 1992-1993 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date:
1993
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College of Music program book 1991-1992 Student Performances Vol. 2
Student performances program book from the 1991-1992 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date:
1992
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College of Music program book 1997-1998 Student Performances Vol. 2
Student performances program book from the 1997-1998 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date:
1998
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Saxophone Instruction by Women: Experiences of Achieving the Rank of Full Professor at Post-Secondary Institutions in the United States
Since the first saxophone professor at the Paris Conservatory in 1858, saxophone instruction has primarily been a male-dominated field. Numerous sources detail the experiences, lives, and influence of male post-secondary saxophone instructors. Women have made great strides in the performance and instruction of the saxophone at the post-secondary level, but sources discussing their lives and experiences are limited. Saxophone instruction at the post-secondary level in the United States began in the late 1800s. As the instrument grew in popularity through the 20th century, more and more higher education institutions began incorporating the saxophone as an instrument for primary study. This increased the need for saxophone professors in the United States. In 1994, Elizabeth Zinn Ervin, became the first woman full professor. This was 40 years after the the first man, Larry Teal, held this rank. As of 2023, 15 women have achieved the rank of full professor. This document is intended to highlight several women saxophone instructors throughout the history of the instrument, and detail the thoughts and experiences of women saxophonists who have achieved the rank of full professor in the United States.
Date:
December 2023
Creator:
Heimann, Christa Marie
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Evolution of the Ride Cymbal Pattern from 1917 to 1941: An Historical and Critical Analysis
The purpose of this study is to provide a historiographical and musical analysis examining the jazz ride cymbal pattern, from its inception on woodblock, small accessory cymbals, hand cymbal mechanisms and brushes through what becomes known as the modern-day ride cymbal pattern. This research examines a wide array of drummers and bandleaders, with the objective of identifying the earliest recordings of this important addition to jazz drumming, and popular music history while analyzing the ride cymbal pattern's evolution through definitive recordings. The study begins with the earliest known recordings that clearly display the pattern as it is played on any of the instruments mentioned above. The research concludes with the jam sessions of the early 1940s at Minton's Playhouse, where the pioneer of bebop drumming, Kenny Clarke, experimented with altering the pattern. At this point, the pattern reach its final level of maturity and has since experienced no subsequent major modification. The historical and geographical analysis uses relevant literature from the field of jazz history in order to interpret and evaluate the impact of the the overall trajectory of the music and players. By surveying newspaper and magazine articles, archival interviews, and photographic sources, combined with audio and film analysis, …
Date:
May 2019
Creator:
Clark, Colleen (Musician)
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College of Music program book 1998-1999 Student Performances
Student performances program book from the 1998-1999 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date:
1999
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, May 11, 2002]
Commencement program for the spring 2002 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the Coliseum on Saturday, May 11, 2002. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for both the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Date:
May 11, 2002
Creator:
University of North Texas
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College of Music program book 1995-1996 Fall/Spring Performances Vol. 1
Performances program book from the 1995-1996 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date:
1996
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College of Music program book 1990-1991 Vol. 1
Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1990-1991 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date:
1991
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, August 10, 2002]
Commencement program for the summer 2002 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the Coliseum on Saturday, August 10, 2002. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Date:
August 10, 2002
Creator:
University of North Texas
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NTSU Notes, January 1981
The newsletter for the North Texas State University School of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the School of Music.
Date:
January 1981
Creator:
North Texas State University. School of Music.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, December 14, 2002]
Commencement program for the fall 2002 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the Coliseum on Saturday, December 14, 2002. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for the baccalaureate, master's, doctoral degrees.
Date:
December 14, 2002
Creator:
University of North Texas
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College of Music program book 1996-1997 Student Performances Vol. 2
Student performances program book from the 1996-1997 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date:
1997
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library