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1. Gustav Mahler’s First Trombone
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musikAbstract : This thesis project will explore the development of performance practice, sound and style since the 1st trombone solo in Mahler’s Third Symphony. My research into topics such as instrument design, conductors and recording technology will hopefully show how and why the performance of this excerpt has developed over the last century. READ MORE
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2. Sparking Musical Excellence
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musikAbstract : Is there a way to describe style, mood, meaning of an orchestral excerpt in one or two words? Can those describing words (adjectives) help to find the focus quicker in between the performances of different excerpts in an audition situation? Does the musical meaning of my performance get stronger if I formulate my musical ideas in words before? In my master project I worked with the five most commonly used orchestral excerpts in orchestra auditions for tenor trombone. I researched the historical and compositional backgrounds of the excerpts. READ MORE
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3. Market Development through Materials Substitution - Supplying Added Value to the Musical Instrument Industry
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : The Sandvik Group is a world leading company and their unique competence in materials technology has resulted in three core areas; Cutting Tools, Mining and Construction and Materials Technology (SMT). This thesis has been initiated by their third business area, SMT, who is looking into the possibility to enter a new industry by offering superior material solutions. READ MORE
