A Performance-Based Analysis of Modern Woodwind Doubling
Open Access
Author:
Rosendale, Christopher
Area of Honors:
Music
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
David Burton Stambler, Thesis Supervisor Charles Dowell Youmans, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
music music performance woodwinds multiple woodwinds woodwind doubling jazz
Abstract:
This thesis accompanies my senior multiple woodwinds recital to present research and analysis on the art of multiple woodwinds performance. The recital served to demonstrate my development as a diverse musician, and this essay will provide a justification as to why I feel woodwind doubling is an important skill for the modern woodwind performer. The goals of this research were to advance my practical woodwind performance skills, deepen my knowledge of contemporary woodwind playing, and gain a better understanding of the state of multiple woodwinds performance in the twenty-first century. The recital portion was a jazz combo performance on six woodwind instruments. Repertoire choices and recital preparation will be discussed in a later section.
This study seeks to present an overview of multiple woodwinds performance from an analytical perspective, rather than a pedagogical perspective (this is not a how-to report). I will observe and analyze trends in expectations for doublers, schools of thought for studying multiple woodwinds, equipment considerations, and more.
