Essays about: "symphony orchestra"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words symphony orchestra.

1. 1. Time Signatures in Modern Music

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Musikhögskolan i Malmö

   Author : Gonçalo Alexandre Soares Rodrigues; [2023]
   Keywords : Time signatures; Free Notation; Modern Music; Witold Lutosławski; György Ligeti; composition; quantitative qualitative rhythm; Performing Arts;

   Abstract : In the beginning of the 20th Century with the emergence of a new musical language as the Second Viennese School (Alban Berg, Arnold Schoenberg, and Anton Webern) took over, suddenly music pushed forward and away from traditional harmony, rhythm and even notation. Music started to lose its traditional feel of patterns, cadences and regularity and instead embraced new complexity, as composers started to avoid time signature patterns, tonal melodies, and harmonies. READ MORE

3. 2. Creativity in a Box - Creativity and Routines in a Symphony Orchestra

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Leonie Salzmann; Virginie Bracq; [2022]
   Keywords : Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to provide a more profound knowledge of how routines impact creativity when studying a Symphony Orchestra. This includes the exploration of obstacles hindering individuals to be creative as well as enabling factors that enhance creativity within the context of routines. READ MORE

4. 3. What is the key to success? Exploring various ways of preparation for orchestra projects

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : Joanna Latala; [2019-04-02]
   Keywords : Orchestral Playing; Practice Methods; Orchestra Technique; Technical Exercises; Orchestra Project; Cello Section; Cello; Orchestra; Orchestral Excerpts;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to analyse the preparation process before orchestra projects. This thesis begins with the description of ways of preparing for orchestra projects for the University of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. The second part of the thesis is a description of problems which I found during the preparation and ways which I tried to solve them. READ MORE

5. 4. The role of the third horn in the orchestra's horn section

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : Angeliki Poulimenou; [2016-03-21]
   Keywords : French Horn; Third Horn; Role of the Third Horn; Orchestra; Horn Section; The Unsung Hero; Orchestration; High Horn;

   Abstract : This thesis reflects research about the horn section and mainly the role of the third horn in the orchestra's horn section, and is also a documentation of my personal experience. For several years I was the third horn player at the National Radio Symphony Orchestra of Greece (ERT) and I try to explore this position as much as I can, and aim to help not only young horn players who are auditioning for this chair, but also young composers and conductors to reach a closer understanding of the function of the horn section. READ MORE

6. 5. Aiming for orchestral career

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : Iina Hirvonen; [2013-05-06]
   Keywords : viola; auditions; orchestra; practicing; trial;

   Abstract : This thesis describes how auditions to symphony orchestras are organized, based on the auditioning experiences of the writer and Richard Davis’s book Becoming an Orchestral Musician – A Guide for Aspiring Professionals. It also contains a diary about the writer’s preparation for an audition. READ MORE