Abstracted Resonances: A Study of Performance Practices Reflecting the Influence of Indigenous American Percussive Traditions in the Music of Peter Garland
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin12823162092021-08-03T06:14:20Z Abstracted Resonances: A Study of Performance Practices Reflecting the Influence of Indigenous American Percussive Traditions in the Music of Peter Garland Lane, John Music Peter Garland Three Songs of Mad Coyote Nana and Victorio Cowell Hummingbird Songs percussion <p>The history of purely American musical traditions—those not influenced by European ideals—has been largely unexplored by composers. One of the few composers to have created a new music in the search for a uniquely American identity is Peter Garland. Unlike the Euro- centric approach of George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, or William Grant Still, Garland attempts to create an American identity in music by utilizing the actual resonances—both physical and psychological—of indigenous cultures. </p><p>The intent of this document is to shed light on Native American influences in the percussion music of Peter Garland and their realization through the most conscientious and sympathetic of performance practices. Three of Garland’s compositions will be analyzed in relation to their abstracted resonances and indigenous percussive influences: Three Songs of Mad Coyote (1973), Hummingbird Songs (1974–6), and Nana and Victorio (1991). Performance practice in Garland’s music is drastically enhanced by an examination and knowledge of the indigenous music and resulting sound universe from which he draws inspiration. In many cases, instruments must be fashioned or found that have the same or similar resonances as the indigenous instruments. Performance practice issues to be addressed include instrument building and selection, choreography and set-up, and acceptable variations in performance strategies or instrument substitutions.</p> 2010-11-29 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1282316209 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1282316209 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Abstracted Resonances: A Study of Performance Practices Reflecting the Influence of Indigenous American Percussive Traditions in the Music of Peter Garland |
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