My life in music : a musical melange : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

This thesis displays my growth in music while attending Ball State University, exploring the various vocal music genres I have studied. These genres include oratorio, choral music, art song, opera, musical theater, and jazz. Through the challenging repertoire performed, I have expanded my knowledge of music, foreign languages, choral conducting, and vocal performance. The main portion of my project is a recital. Various ensembles assisted me during the recital. The oratorio section included the use of harpsichord, cello, oboe, and flute. The choral portion consisted of a group of twelve singers whom I rehearsed and conducted. The musical theatre and jazz sections also included a jazz trio of piano, string bass, and drums. The art song and opera portions included harp accompaniment as well as two vocal duets. In addition, I have included program notes, translations, a professional DVD of the recital that I created and edited, and a written rationale regarding my repertoire choices.