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Louisiana State University LSU Digital Commons LSU Doctoral Dissertations Graduate School 3-18-2019 Developing the 21st Century Musician: A Case Study of Applied Tuba and Euphonium Studio Models at American Universities Chasse Benjamin Duplantis Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations Part of the Music Performance Commons Recommended Citation Duplantis, Chasse Benjamin, "Developing the 21st Century Musician: A Case Study of Applied Tuba and Euphonium Studio Models at American Universities" (2019). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 4834. https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/4834 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at LSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in LSU Doctoral Dissertations by an authorized graduate school editor of LSU Digital Commons. For more information, please [email protected]. DEVELOPING THE 21ST CENTURY MUSICIAN: A CASE STUDY OF APPLIED TUBA AND EUPHONIUM STUDIO MODELS AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES A Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in The School of Music by Chasse Benjamin Duplantis B.M.E, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2010 M.M., Louisiana State University, 2012 May 2019 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my major professor, Dr. Joseph Skillen, for his mentorship and guidance through not only this document, but through two graduate degrees here at Louisiana State University. I would also like to thank Laura Warren, Brandon, Mallory, Katherine, Greg, and Matthew for their unwavering support and love throughout this entire process. Your love and support mean the world to me and I could never thank you enough. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my wife, Michelle, for all that you do. None of this would be possible without you. Thank you for all of the encouragement support, and assistance in completing this degree and document. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................ii Illustrations ..................................................................................................................................v Abstract ........................................................................................................................................vi Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................1 2. The Case for a More Diverse Applied Studio Curriculum ..............................................4 3. Interviews with 21st Century Musicians ..........................................................................11 Summary of Interviews ........................................................................................11 Important Traits for the 21st Century Musician ...................................................13 Role of the 21st Century Applied Studio Professor ..............................................15 Integration of Co-Curricular Skills into the Applied Studio ................................18 Co-Curricular Skill Development ........................................................................19 Student Outcomes ................................................................................................22 Implementing Technology ...................................................................................23 New Teaching Methods and Future of Pedagogy ................................................26 Overcoming Opposition .......................................................................................29 Conclusion ...........................................................................................................30 4. Studio Curriculum Survey Summary ...............................................................................31 Types of Music Degrees Offered .........................................................................31 Applied Studio Data .............................................................................................32 Co-Curricular Skills Incorporated into Applied Teaching...................................34 Implementing Technology ...................................................................................36 Co-Curricular Skill Implementation and Pedagogical Advancements ................38 Observations ........................................................................................................40 5. Case Study on the Applied Studio of Dr. Joseph Skillen ................................................42 Overview of Dr. Skillen’s Applied Studio Model ...............................................42 Joseph Skillen Interview Summary .....................................................................46 Student Experiences .............................................................................................50 Influences of Dr. Skillen’s Studio ........................................................................51 Personal Teaching as Influenced by Skillen’s Pedagogy ....................................54 Co-Curricular Skills Shown in the Lives of Current and Former Students .........56 6. Summary ..........................................................................................................................59 iii Appendices ...................................................................................................................................62 A. Institutional Review Board Approval ..............................................................................62 B. Curriculum Survey Questions ..........................................................................................63 C. Consent Script ..................................................................................................................64 D. Interview Transcripts .......................................................................................................65 Adam Frey Interview Transcript ..........................................................................65 Andrew Hitz Interview Transcript .......................................................................77 Demondrae Thurman Interview Transcript .........................................................87 Gretchen Renshaw James Interview Transcript ...................................................97 Matthew Mireles Interview Transcript ................................................................105 Joseph Skillen Interview Transcript.....................................................................114 Danny Chapa Interview Transcript ......................................................................129 Justin Clarkson Interview Transcript ...................................................................133 Thomas Gusewelle Interview Transcript .............................................................138 Allen Carpenter Interview Transcript ..................................................................139 Andrew Larson Interview Transcript ...................................................................140 Brian Gallion Interview Transcript ......................................................................146 Bibliography ................................................................................................................................153 Vita ...............................................................................................................................................155 iv ILLUSTRATIONS List of Tables 1. Sample Co-Curricular Skill Schedule ........................................................................44 List of Figures 1. Degrees Offered .........................................................................................................31 2. Students per Studio ....................................................................................................32 3. Applied Studios with a Studio Class ..........................................................................33 4. Meetings per week for Studio Classes .......................................................................33 5. Length of Studio Class Meetings ...............................................................................34 6. Co-Curricular Skills Included in Applied Teaching ..................................................35 7. Use of Technology .....................................................................................................36 8. Smart Phone Apps and Online Programs...................................................................37 9. Software and Traditional Hardware ...........................................................................38 v ABSTRACT Musicians navigate an ever-changing career landscape that requires a strong set of ancillary skills in addition to their assumed musical mastery. A successful 21st century career, musical or beyond, demands versatility and command of skills that may include communication, innovation, adaptability, and higher order thinking skills. This document explores the applied professor’s role in introducing the aforementioned elements as well as musical versatility, critical thinking,