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An Assessment of the Role of James ”Jimmy” Blanton in the Development of Jazz Bass
This paper evaluates the musical contributions of Jimmy Blanton to the history of jazz bass playing. Rex O. Bozarth investigates the development of the jazz bass throughout the twentieth century, the influences that impacted Blanton's style, and the musical innovations the performer introduced.
Date:
December 1981
Creator:
Bozarth, Rex O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Structural Analysis of the Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra in E-flat Major, Opus 109, by Alexander Glazunov, With Suggested Performance Application
This paper provides a historical overview of the creation of the Concerto in E-flat Major for alto saxophone and string orchestra, Op. 109, by Alexander Glazunov, performs a structural and melodic analysis of the piece, and makes suggestions for the application of the findings.
Date:
December 1981
Creator:
Duke, Stephen R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Vocal-Piano Relationship in Robert Schumann’s Music
This paper highlights the relationship between the vocal and piano music created by composer Robert Schumann. Christina Finch provides an analysis of songful and literary allusion in his piano music and pianistic and instrumental allusion in his songs to draw a prominent connection.
Date:
August 1981
Creator:
Finch, Christina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Evolution of Violetta Valéry, La Traviata’s Heroine
Thesis studies the music and content of the opera La Traviata, focuses on the evolution of its heroine, Violetta Valéry. Carolyn Sue Finley traces the history behind the story and its reflection in the music.
Date:
August 1981
Creator:
Finley, Carolyn Sue
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Murger’s Scenes de la Vie de Boheme--Model for Puccini’s La Boheme
This paper investigates Henri Murger's novel, Scenes de la Vie de Bohème, as a model for the opera composed by Giacomo Puccini La Bohème. Colleen Hughes Mallette discusses the historical background of the works and examines the music and story.
Date:
May 1981
Creator:
Mallette, Colleen Hughes
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sonny Rollins, His Life and His Music
This paper provides a biographical tribute and analysis of the life and music of tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who is known as one of the greatest jazz musicians. John Gunnar Mossblad explores the man's past, travels, and contributions.
Date:
August 1981
Creator:
Mossblad, John Gunnar
System:
The UNT Digital Library