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Young, B.M.E., M.M. ***** The Ohio State University 1998 Dissertation Committee: Approved by Professor Judith Delzell, Adviser Professor Richard Blatti Professor Patricia Flowers jQ A dviser Professor Jon Woods School of Music UMI N um ber; 9 9 1 1 2 9 3 UMI Microform 9911293 Copyright 1999, by UMI Company. All rights reserved. This microform edition is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. UMI 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Copyright by Craig Steven Young 1998 ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was: (a) to investigate what literature was being performed by wind bands in a sample of large secondary schools in the United States in the academic years of 1994-97, (b) to evaluate the quality level of this literature, (c) to investigate the resources and criteria used by secondary school band conductors in order to locate literature, and (d) to ascertain whether any relationship can be found between the resources and criteria used by these band conductors and the quality of the literature that they chose. Both a telephone and a written survey were administered to the sample group to ascertain the resources and criteria used when choosing literature for their large concert ensembles. In addition, the conductors were asked to return programs from their concerts performed in the academic years of 1994- 97. The Repertoire Evaluation Inventory (REI) was developed by use of numerous experts within the field of wind band literature to determine the quality of the repertoires, and consisted of three quality groupings. Descriptive statistics, chi-squares, and f-tests were used in arriving at the conclusions. Almost half (47.77%) of the compositions performed by the bands surveyed did not contain a notable level of quality. In addition, 46.04% of the compositions that were determined to contain a notable level of quality were not programmed by any of the conductors surveyed. Only 24 of the 530 compositions included on the REI (4.53%) were performed by 10% (7) or more ii of the bands surveyed. When the respondents were grouped by the quality of their repertoires, publisher materials were determined to be utilized more often by those conductors in the low quality group, while college or university conductors and the attendance at clinics, workshops, or conventions were utilized more often by those in the high quality group. The high quality group also valued the criteria of musical quality and knowledge of the composer more than the low quality group. Ill With love to Joann, Morgan, and N oah I V ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I must begin by acknowledging my wife, Joann, for her incredible patience and willingness to put up with (and supporting) the long process of finishing my degree. Although the process was not always easy, her love and support never wavered. I would also like to acknowledge the patience and persistence of Judy Delzell, who helped (and pushed) me through that process. She always knew when I needed a little praise or a bit of a boot. A special thanks goes to Rick Blatti for being everything I needed throughout my years at Ohio State: teacher, friend, critic, confidant. There is little question that 1 would not be to this point in my career without his constant encouragement and assistance. Gratitude is also extended to Patricia Flowers and Jon Woods for taking the time to serve on my committee. A special thanks goes to the conductors who participated in the development of the REI: Richard Blatti, Gary Lewis, Bruce Moss, and Steven Peterson. The effectiveness of this dissertation relied heavily upon their willingness to spend hours examining endless lists of repertoire. Their contribution is greatly appreciated. Finally, 1 would certainly be remiss not to give a big thank you to my parents and my mother-in-law. Their interest, support, and assistance throughout the years will never be forgotten. Thank you. VITA September 21,1966 .................................................. Born - Canton, Ohio 1988 .............................................................................. Bachelor of Music Education Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 1989-92 ........................................................................ Director of Bands Belpre City Schools Belpre, Ohio 1995 .............................................................................. Master of Music (Conducting) The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 1993-present ............................................................... Graduate Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University FIELDS OF STUDY Major Field: Music Studies in Music Education: Professors Judith Delzell, Patricia Flowers, Timothy Gerber, and Jan McCrary Studies in Conducting: Professors Richard Blatti and Gary Lewis Studies in Saxophone Performance: Professor James Hill VI TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Abstract ............................................................................................................................. ii Dedication......................................................................................................................... iv Acknowledgments .......................................................................................................... v Vita......................................................................................................................................vi List of Tables.................................................................................................................... ix Chapters 1. Introduction Statement of the Problem................................................................................. 4 Need for the Study ............................................................................................ 11 Purpose of the Study.......................................................................................... 12 Limitations.......................................................................................................... 13 Definition.............................................................................................................. 14 2. Related Literature Quality in music and the judgm ent of this quality................................. 15 The quality inherent in wind band literature and the wind band literature that is actually being performed in the secondary schools................................................................................... 24 Resources used by high school band conductors to locate desired music literature for large ensembles.......................... 27 Criteria used by high school band conductors to select music literature for large ensembles............................................... 29 Conclusion.......................................................................................................... 33 3. Methodology Population and Sample..................................................................................... 34 Telephone Interview..........................................................................................35 Mail Survey...........................................................................................................39 Development of the Repertoire Evaluation Inventory........................ 47 Vll 4. Analysis Description of the population and sample.................................................. 53 Repertoire performed by high school bands ............................................. 56 Quality of repertoire being performed by high school bands ............. 70 Resources utilized in the choosing of literature...................................... 73 Criteria for choosing literature..................................................................... 84 The relationship between quality of repertoire