Chооse оne of the following: Compаre аnd contrаst the following three works, detailing not only their differences and similarities, but also how each might be viewed as being representative of a specific compositional trend in current wind repertoire. Three City Blocks John Harbison Piece of Mind Dana Wilson Winds of Nagual Michael Colgrass Compare and contrast the following three works of Karel Husa, discussing both the similarities and differences in compositional style. Music for Prague 1968 Concerto for Wind Ensemble Al Fresco
PART THREE: ESSAY Beginning with Giоvаnni Gаbrieli аnd prоgressing thrоugh Schultz, Handel, Beethoven, Mozart, Krommer, Dvorak, R. Strauss, Stravinsk, Messianen, etc. trace the evolution of various musical elements and composition practices for winds, to include specifically melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, form and the miscellaneous category of score page markings and compositional notation (dynamics, articulations, and so forth). Whenever possible, please use examples from specific works to substantiate your comments. The twentieth century saw more development in the wind band than any other time in history. Chronicle this growth and development by selecting three major works for the wind band from each decade - 1900, 1010, 1920, ect. Time can be approximate by two or three years. Compare and contrast these works with the music that proceeded them as well as each other, showing either different stylistic trends within the decade, or as examples of the same stylistic trend. The 1950's were a decade of significant growth for the wind band. Please detail three of the following six specific areas in relation to this growth, including how each affected the wind band movement. evolution of the symphonic form for the wind band the founding of the Eastman Wind Ensemble and the guiding philosophy behind Fennell's creation/recordings on the Mercury label the development of the composition contest for the wind band and the repertoire that was generated the rise of various commissioning/consortium series for the wind band the rise and development of "educational" band music The American Wind Symphony Orchestra and Robert Boudreau