Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Spurlin, Adam Corey
URN	etd-04012007-220927
Title	A Conductor's Theoretical and Performance Analysis of Nicholas Maw's "American Games" for Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Degree	Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)
Department	Music
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Frank B. Wickes Committee Chair David Smyth Committee Member Jan Herlinger Committee Member Linda Moorhouse Committee Member Richard Moreland Dean's Representative
Keywords	twentieth century wind literature wind conducting rehearsal analysis wind orchestra wind band literature british band music british composers
Date of Defense	2007-03-20
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The purpose of this document is to provide information pertaining to the instrumental music of the living British composer Nicholas Maw and a detailed analysis of American Games, his only work for symphonic wind ensemble. The document is divided into four chapters, the first of which contains introductory, biographical, and repertoire information. Chapter Two explores Maw’s primary influences and provides a description of his late instrumental style, including references to three orchestral works completed in the last twenty years (Odyssey, Violin Concerto, and Dance Scenes). The third chapter includes pertinent historical information on American Games paired with a detailed theoretical analysis. The fourth chapter consists of a conductor’s rehearsal and performance analysis of the work. Information is based on my experience preparing and performing the work with the Louisiana State University Wind Ensemble and a review of other literature pertaining to the analysis and performance of the piece. My hope is that this document will aid conductors in future preparations of the piece, enhance their understanding of the elements of its construction, and improve their overall presentation to the ensemble, thus resulting in artistically gratifying performances of the work.
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