Mr. Mitty, a Tone Poem for Bassoon and Chamber Ensemble by Nansi Carroll: an Analysis Javier Antonio Rodriguez

Florida State University Libraries Electronic Theses, Treatises and Dissertations The Graduate School 2012 Mr. Mitty, a Tone Poem for Bassoon and Chamber Ensemble by Nansi Carroll: An Analysis Javier Antonio Rodriguez Follow this and additional works at the FSU Digital Library. For more information, please contact [email protected] THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC MR. MITTY, A TONE POEM FOR BASSOON AND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE BY NANSI CARROLL: AN ANALYSIS By JAVIER ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music Degree Awarded: Fall Semester, 2012 Javier Antonio Rodriguez defended this treatise on October 15, 2012. The members of the supervisory committee were: Jeffrey Keesecker Professor Directing Treatise Richard Clary University Representative Eva Amsler Committee Member Frank Kowalsky Committee Member The Graduate School has verified and approved the above-named committee members, and certifies that the treatise has been approved in accordance with university requirements. ii In loving memory of Martha Ann Stark iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank Dr. Nansi Carroll for the contributions she has made to the bassoon repertoire, especially the subject of this treatise, Mr. Mitty, a tone poem for bassoon and chamber ensemble. I am especially grateful for her willingness to allow me to write about her life and experiences as a composer, teacher, pianist, and vocalist. I am also thankful for her friendship and guidance throughout my education and career. I would like to thank my advisor, Professor Jeffrey Keesecker for his guidance while preparing this treatise and during my time as a student at Florida State University. I wish to thank my committee members, Professor Eva Amsler, Professor Richard Clary, and Dr. Frank Kowalsky for all the time and wisdom they have selflessly imparted on behalf of my education. I am thankful for my colleagues at The University of Texas at San Antonio who have been so understanding and patient with me while I began a new job and prepared this treatise simultaneously. I would like to express my perpetual gratitude to my friends and colleagues for their advice and kindness throughout this process, especially Mr. T. Jason Brown, Dr. Michael Deall, Mr. Sean Fredenburg, Mrs. Jenna Nishida, and Dr. Katherine Woolsey. Finally, I would like to thank my family for their unwavering love, encouragement, and support. Los amo con todo mi corazón. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Tables ................................................................................................................................. vi List of Musical Examples ............................................................................................................. vii Abstract.......................................................................................................................................... ix 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 1 A Short History of the Bassoon Concerto..................................................................... 1 The One-Movement Concerto ...................................................................................... 3 A New One-Movement Concerto: Mr. Mitty, a tone poem for bassoon and chamber ensemble.................................................................................... 4 2. THE MUSICAL LANGUAGE OF NANSI CARROLL ....................................................... 7 Childhood, Early Education, and the Musicianship Program....................................... 7 College and England................................................................................................... 10 Return to United States, Graduate School and Early Professional Life ..................... 10 Establishment as a Composer in Gainesville, Florida ................................................ 11 3. A SYNOPSIS OF JAMES THURBER’S “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY” . 15 4. MR. MITTY, A TONE POEM FOR BASSOON AND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE............ 18 Introduction................................................................................................................. 20 First Fantasy Episode.................................................................................................. 24 First Reality Episode................................................................................................... 25 Second Fantasy Episode ............................................................................................. 26 Second Reality Episode .............................................................................................. 30 Third Fantasy Episode ................................................................................................ 32 Third Reality Episode ................................................................................................. 34 Fourth Fantasy Episode............................................................................................... 35 Fourth Reality Episode ............................................................................................... 38 Fifth (Last) Fantasy Episode....................................................................................... 42 Epilogue ...................................................................................................................... 43 5. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................... 46 APPENDICES .............................................................................................................................. 47 A. PERMISSION TO USE COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS: NANSI CARROLL ................ 47 B. HUMAN SUBJECTS FORM EXEMPTION ...................................................................... 48 C. NANSI CARROLL: COMPOSER’S CATALOGUE OF NOTABLE WORKS ............... 49 BIBLIOGRAPHY......................................................................................................................... 55 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH ........................................................................................................ 58 v LIST OF TABLES 3.1 Mr. Mitty – Ensemble Characters ..................................................................................... 19 15 3.2 Mr. Mitty, a tone poem for bassoon and chamber ensemble (modified arch form) ......... 20 vi LIST OF MUSICAL EXAMPLES Example 1. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 1-3 ..................................................................... 20 Example 2. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, piano, meas. 13........................................................................... 21 Example 3. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 14....................................................................... 21 Example 4. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 4......................................................................... 22 Example 5. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 15-16 ................................................................. 22 Example 6. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 22....................................................................... 23 Example 7. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, marimba, meas. 24 ..................................................................... 23 Example 8. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 31....................................................................... 24 Example 9. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 38-40 ................................................................ 24 Example 10. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, marimba, meas. 42-51.............................................................. 25 Example 11. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, oboe, meas. 62-65 ..................................................... 26 Example 12. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, score, meas. 94-99.................................................................... 27 Example 13. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, score, meas. 109-112................................................................ 29 Example 14. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, cello, meas. 114-124 ................................................................ 30 Example 15. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 129-142 .......................................................... 31 Example 16. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, oboe, meas. 151-153 ................................................................ 31 Example 17. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, horn, meas. 153-154 ................................................................ 32 Example 18. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 156-158 .......................................................... 32 Example 19. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 168-172 ........................................................... 32 Example 20. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, piano, meas. 158, 171-172 ....................................................... 33 Example 21. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, viola, meas. 172-175 ................................................................ 33 Example 22. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 176-178 .......................................................... 34 Example 23. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, bassoon, meas. 188-193 .......................................................... 34 Example 24. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, marimba, meas. 195-196.......................................................... 35 Example 25. Carroll, Mr. Mitty, marimba, meas. 216-219.......................................................... 35 Example 26. Carroll, Mr.

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