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May 1, 2021 Doug Oldham Recital Hall MUSIC 170 4:00 PM Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from Serenade No. 13 in G major, K. 525 (1756-1791) I. Allegro

Gigue Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)

Siciliano J.S. Bach from Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major (1685-1750) for Flute and Harpsichord

Fantasy Pieces for and Carl Nielsen I. Romanze (1865-1931) II. Humoresque

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (“A Little Night Music”) This work was completed by Mozart in the fall of 1787 and was meant to serve as light entertainment for social gatherings. This serenade was originally written for string chamber ensemble that includes two violins, viola, cello, and double bass, but is often performed by string and reductions performed by solo instruments. The first movement, “Allegro,” follows a standard Sonata-Allegro form and is pitched in G Major. The opening theme of this serenade employs a technique called the Mannheim Rocket, which involves brisk ascending broken chords from the lowest range of the ensemble/instrument to the highest range. Today this piece is recognized as one of Mozart’s most popular works and is performed and recorded today.

Gigue Italian violinist and composer, Arcangelo Corelli, was a pioneer in the advancement of violin style, chamber works such as the concerto grosso, and conducting during the Baroque era. “Gigue in G minor” was originally composed for transverse flute and harpsichord, but it has become a popular work for the oboe and , as well. This piece is in binary-form and in quadruple meter with the melody primarily playing triplets which adds to the dance-like feel of the piece.

Siciliano The “Siciliano in G minor” is the second movement of J.S. Bach’s Sonata No.2 in E-flat major and was initially written for Flute or Recorder and Harpsichord. There is much debate as to who the original composer was for this piece as it has been claimed to be a re-working of Quantz’s Sonata in E-flat for transverse flute and harpsichord, though the thematic material between the two pieces are different. This is a standard example of an Italian Siciliano as it is pitched in a minor key, set in 6/8 time, and utilizes the distinctive rhythmic figure of a dotted eighth, sixteenth, followed by another eighth note.

Two Fantasy Pieces for Oboe and Piano Carl Nielsen composed his Two Fantasies for Oboe in 1889 shortly after he accepted the position of second violinist of the Royal Danish . He considered this work one of his greatest accomplishments and often played this piece on his violin when he gave solo performances. The first movement is a slow romance meant to display the beautiful singing quality of the oboe, and the second movement evokes undertones of Nordic nature and forest rustlings in the moonlight.

I would like to dedicate this recital to my Heavleny Father and Lord and Savior as this project would not have been possible without His guiding hand. I also thank Him for working through my wonderful professors Dr. Watson and Dr. Wert who have been mentors to me through-out this project and through-out the entirety of my degree. I would also like to thank Dr. Wellman who has been a dependable rock for me even down to the last minute.

Lastly, I would like to thank my peers and each person who has taken the time to give me encourgement and love through this process, your kind words have supported me more than you know. As stated in Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpens Iron,” and because of you I have been blessed to have the opportunity to learn and experience what these words truly mean.

Mai’Ya Jackson is a student of Dr. Rebecca Watson.

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts in Music Education: Performance Concentration degree.

We would like to thank the Liberty University Administration for their faithful support of the School of Music.

Dr. Jerry Prevo, President Dr. Scott Hicks, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Stephen Müller, Dean, School of Music The School of Music Administration, Faculty, and Staff