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Downloads.Html [Accessed November 29, 2011] Florida State University Libraries Electronic Theses, Treatises and Dissertations The Graduate School 2012 A Performer's Guide to Dr. Thomas Jefferson Anderson's Sunstar for Solo B-Flat Trumpet and Two Cassette Recorders Kenneth C. Trimmins Follow this and additional works at the FSU Digital Library. For more information, please contact [email protected] THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC A PERFORMER’S GUIDE TO DR. THOMAS JEFFERSON ANDERSON’S SUNSTAR FOR SOLO B-FLAT TRUMPET AND TWO CASSETTE RECORDERS By KENNETH C. TRIMMINS A treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music Degree Awarded: Summer Semester, 2012 Kenneth C. Trimmins defended this treatise on June 27, 2012. The members of the supervisory committee were: Christopher R. Moore Professor Directing Treatise Richard Clary University Representative Paul Ebbers Committee Member Patrick Meighan 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 I believe in the old saying about a village raising a child. I would like to dedicate this document to the “village” that raised and educated me; my entire family, former teachers and friends who have been so supportive of me during my life of learning. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I want to thank God for giving me the strength and presence of mind to accomplish this wonderful achievement. The completion of this treatise would not have been possible without the encouragement, assistance and support of many people. First, to the members of my committee: Christopher Moore, Richard Clary, Patrick Meighan, and Paul Ebbers. Thank you so much for the advice, patience, and understanding that each of you shared that was beneficial to the completion of this document. I would like to express my heart-felt gratitude to my trumpet professor, Dr. Christopher R. Moore; as my mentor, he was exceptionally supportive of me from the very beginning. Although I enjoyed a successful career as a professional commercial trumpet player before attending The Florida State University, Dr. Moore accepted me into his studio and was able to mold me into the stylistically diverse performer and teacher that I am today. Thank you for taking a chance on me. Family is very important to me, and without the love, patience, understanding and sacrifices of my wife Florence and our children, Katrina and Kenny, I would not have been able to complete this treatise. I also would like to express tremendous gratitude to my mother, Mrs. Willie R. Trimmins who encouraged me, sacrificed so much to buy my first trumpet, and attended every one of my graduation ceremonies; I love you with all my heart. Also, a great amount of gratitude is given to Matthew Martin, a former student of mine who served as the electronics technician during my lecture recital, recording engineer of my chamber recital, and shared his expert knowledge of computer-generated music writing software and helped create the “time-analysis” example. Last, and certainly not least, I want to thank Dr. Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Anderson for his patience and friendship during this entire project. He is an amazing, caring and talented man and I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet him and his lovely wife Lois. Thank you for your hospitality and sharing so much of your life’s experiences with me. I sincerely hope he will write an autobiography soon, for it would be a fascinating read. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................ iv Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ v List of Tables ................................................................................................................................ vii List of Figures .............................................................................................................................. viii Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... ix Chapter One: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 Chapter Two: Biographical Notes on Doctor Thomas Jefferson Anderson ................................... 7 Composers................................................................................................................................... 9 Scholars ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Chapter Three: Doctor Anderson’s Multiple Performance Platform Concept ............................. 13 Chapter Four: Extended Techniques and Their Use in Sunstar for B-flat Trumpet and Two Cassette Tapes ............................................................................................................................... 20 Chapter Five: Analytical Profile of Sunstar B-flat Trumpet and Two Cassette Tapes ............................................................................................................................... 29 Trumpet A: Giocoso .............................................................................................................. 30 Trumpet A: Tempo ad lib ...................................................................................................... 31 Trumpet A: Andante .............................................................................................................. 32 Trumpet A: Allegretto ........................................................................................................... 34 Trumpet B: Cantabile ........................................................................................................... 36 Trumpet B: Grazioso............................................................................................................. 37 Trumpet B: Vivace ................................................................................................................ 38 Trumpet B: Tempo Ad Lib..................................................................................................... 40 Trumpet B: Dolcissimo ......................................................................................................... 40 Chapter Six: Performance Practices for Sunstar B-flat Trumpet and Two Cassette Tapes ............................................................................................................................... 42 Articulation……………………………………………………………………………………44 Musicality ................................................................................................................................. 47 v Improvisation………………………………………………………………………………….50 Extended Techniques ................................................................................................................ 51 Trumpet A, Giocoso Movement............................................................................................. 51 Trumpet A,Tempo ad lib Movement ...................................................................................... 52 Trumpet A, Andante Movement............................................................................................. 53 Trumpet A, Allegretto Movement .......................................................................................... 53 Extended Techniques: Trumpet B ............................................................................................ 54 Technology ............................................................................................................................... 54 Chapter Seven: Summary and Conclusions .................................................................................. 56 Appendix A: Transcription of Dr. Thomas J. Anderson Interview ............................................. 58 Appendix B: Annotated Bibliography of Selected Published Chamber Works ........................... 68 Personals, A Cantata for Narrator, Chorus, and Brass Ensemble ............................................. 70 Chamber Symphony for Chamber Orchestra ............................................................................ 71 Variations on a Theme by M.B. Tolson .................................................................................... 73 Transitions, a fantasy for ten instruments ................................................................................. 74 Re-Creation, A Liturgical Music Drama .................................................................................. 76 Inaugural Piece.......................................................................................................................... 78 Fanfare to the School Volunteers for Boston ............................................................................ 79 Bahia, Bahia for Chamber Orchestra ........................................................................................ 80 Appendix C: Mockup of Sunstar’s Combined Solo Parts ............................................................ 82 Bibliography of Works Cited ........................................................................................................ 98 Biographical Sketch ...................................................................................................................
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