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An Analysis of Jaques Ibert’s Concertino Da Camera for Alto Saxophone and Eleven Instruments

Description: This paper provides historical background for the creation of Jacques Ibert's Concertino da camera for alto saxophone and eleven instruments and analyzes its three movements. As one of the first works written for the saxophone, James Garland Riggs explains the importance of the piece.
Date: December 1972
Creator: Riggs, James Garland
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An Investigation of Mexican Gravesites in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and Laredo, Texas

Description: My work already shared some of the characteristics of the gravesites that I proposed to study. They were similar in that they both attempted to integrate sacred and profane imagery. Both called attention to personal events and related these events to a larger scheme. Finally, both were involved with the creation of objects of veneration according to personal edicts, but in relation to already established mythologies. I proposed to create a body of work based on the information gathered from th… more
Date: May 1990
Creator: Ludwig, Lisa M.
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The Treatment of the Alto Flute in Orchestral Literature

Description: This paper presents a brief history of the alto flute and discusses its use in the orchestral literature of European, Russian and American composers. Analysis of selected passage from various works determine its use as either a solo instrument, doubling or reinforcing voice, or as part of an accompanying line.
Date: May 1980
Creator: Kirkpatrick, Linda M.
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