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Author: Wiehl, Lindsey L Title: The Bassoon Music of Gordon Jacob: An Analysis of the Concerto for Bassoon and Strings and the Partita for Solo Bassooon Institution: Ball State University Begun: May 2019 Completed: May 2020 Abstract: This dissertation offers a detailed analysis of two works by Gordon Jacob: The Concerto for Bassoon and Strings (1947) and the Partita for Solo Bassoon (1970). In the first chapter, I discuss pertinent information about the change in system from French to German bassoons and how this relates to Jacob’s compositional techniques and the performance of these works. The Concerto is analyzed with emphasis on the use of the (016) and (027) pitch-class sets, demonstrating how Jacob’s balancing of these sets contributes to the aural accessibility of this work. In the analysis of the Partita, I research how Jacob exploits melodic patterns and classical forms in order to create five balanced and somewhat symmetrical movements. Performance suggestions based on the analysis are also given in order to aid performers in making more informed musical decisions. In sum, this study explores the ways in which Jacob manipulates patterns within his music and how that may increase listener accessibility. Keywords: Gordon Jacob, bassoon, composition, accessibility, pitch-class sets, neo-Riemannian theory TOC: CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...ii CONTENTS...iii TABLE OF FIGURES...iv Chapter 1: Introduction...1 Review of Literature...3 Methodology...10 A Brief Background of Gordon Jacob and the Two Systems of Bassoons...13 Chapter 2: Concerto for Bassoon and Strings Concerto for Bassoon and Strings, movement 1...19 Concerto for Bassoon and Strings, movement 2...34 Concerto for Bassoon and Strings, movement 3...48 Chapter 3: Partita for Solo Bassoon...59 Partita for Solo Bassoon, movement 1...62 Partita for Solo Bassoon, movement 2...69 Partita for Solo Bassoon, movement 3...79 Partita for Solo Bassoon, movement 4...86 Partita for Solo Bassoon, movement 5...93 Chapter 4: Conclusion...98 Bibliography...100 Contact: Lindsey Wiehl lindseylisalotte@gmail.com http://www.lindseywiehl.com |