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• My Jazz Nonet, Analysis and Creative Process of Arranging for Medium Ensembles In Jazz (2022) author(s): Pietro Mirabassi Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  In this research, I study and analyze works of arrangers of different times and styles for medium ensembles (from octet to tentet). The main goal is to explore the potentialities of medium groups and to learn techniques through the analysis of scores and recordings. Medium ensembles in jazz haven’t as much history and tradition as big bands and small combo’s do; this makes them still a widely un-explored line-up that can lead to new sounds and ideas inside jazz idiom. I divided the arrangers I analyzed into three different categories: “Little Big Band”, “Birth of the Cool”, “Joe Lovano and Lee Konitz”. The second part is intended to be more personal and focus on my own compositions/arrangements. The focus is on how I used the techniques learned in the analysis process I did in the first part, and how I adapted them for my band’s arrangements.
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• From your practice room to Carnegie Hall: the power of mental imagery (2022) author(s): Jules Baeten Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Research question: How can I apply mental imagery in the various aspects of music making?
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  Classical harp pieces as audio-visual works (2022) author(s): Liucile Vilimaite Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  The phenomenon of interdisciplinarity between music and visual art is slowly taking over the contemporary music scene. Audio-visual works can be encountered more and more these days, however that happens more rarely in the classical, especially harp music world. The author of the research is exploring the possibilities of using video projections together with classical harp pieces with the intention of enhancing the listener’s experience and making harp music more approachable for new audiences that do not usually go to such concerts. The research exposition consists out of two parts: in the first one some of the existing 20th and 21st centuries audio-visual works are being analysed with a deeper focus on the relation between the image and sound and how it is perceived by the spectator; while the second part describes the process and findings of a collaboration with three different video artists. In the end this collaboration results in three different video projections that are created for three known 20th century harp pieces: J. Cage’s “In a Landscape”, B. Britten’s “Suite for harp op. 83” and L. Berio’s “Sequenza no. II”.
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• A Cellist’s Journey across Old-time Music (2022) author(s): Clara San José Casajús Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  There is a lot a classical musician can get from other genres that from the one he is used to; learn music in a different way, perform for different enviroments, find the musicallity within the pieces through a different path...In this case, I talk specifically about Old-time music. How can all this benefit my cello playing? What can I get from it? What tools can I get from this folk style that classical music has not bring me?
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• The evolution of a Canary song: Arrorró (2022) author(s): Marta Padilla Pío Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  With this study, we intend to investigate the history of this song, analysing the different theories and finding their similarities and differences, as well as comparing the different versions we find more representative. The aim of this study will be to establish links and differences between several versions that we will present in the next chapter. As final result we will also present an arrangement for clarinet and piano, based on what we obtain of the different versions. This way, we will have a classical arrangement of this lullaby for the instrument I play that can be included in the repertoire. This will be explained in the format of a presentation of the different results with the version for my own interpretation.
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• Break the Ground - The Art of Playing 'Ex-Tempore' upon music (2022) author(s): Veronica Cimino Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  This paper explores the use of the division technique in contemporary improvisation, arranging and composition through an analysis of Christopher Simpson’s treatise The Division-Viol, or, The Art of Playing ‘Ex tempore’ upon a Ground (1659), which codifies the principles of this technique that was largely used during the 17th century in England. According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, improvising is “to compose, or simultaneously compose and perform, on the spur of the moment and without any preparation.” Yet there is one constant factor in history: improvisation is always changing. From this position, the research aim is to probe the division technique as a valid possibility for trying out a new approach in the wider field of improvisation. The paper explores what could happen if we bring this kind of technique outside the confines of the baroque genre, becoming a new perspective for musicians, with different access to modus operandi from genres that were never expected to be so close. The analysis of early improvisation techniques offers new insights into contemporary music and diversifying improvisation practice. In light of this, after an overview of the technique, you will find experiments with its use in the creation of solos, in writing compositions and arrangements in different styles, putting down roots for its use in education. The result of this creative practice will be presented with written and audio/video documentation as well as live practical examples.
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