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Newsroom - Milken Archive of Jewish Music - Leonard Bernstein: More Jewish Than You Might Think The Archive Newsroom About Us Resources Milken Archive > Newsroom > Leonard Bernstein: More Jewish Than You Might Think December 4, 2013 Leonard Bernstein: More Jewish Than You Might Think It would be hard to dispute that Leonard Bernstein was one of the greatest American composers of the 20th century. But how much being Jewish mattered to Bernstein and how deeply it affected his music may surprise some people; even Gerard Schwarz, who studied, worked with and had a personal friendship with Bernstein had to do some research to realize the extent of the influence. In Episode 5 of American Jewish Music from the Milken Archive with Leonard Nimoy, Gerard Schwarz and Milken Archive Artistic Director Neil Levin discuss Bernstein’s Jewish identity—from culture to religion to his relationship with Israel—and its revelations, both obvious and subtle, in his music. Of course, no discussion would be sufficient if it wasn’t accompanied by some of the masterpieces from the master himself. Spin Longer Mix it Up Don't Miss Extend your holiday with The Chanukkah Story Jewish and Latin music in 20th-century America A rare performance of Shulamit Ran's "Moon by The Western Wind. intersect in this new release. Songs" by Dolce Suono Ensemble. With works like his first surviving complete composition (a setting of Psalm 148 as an art song for piano and voice written in his teens), choral and orchestral masterpieces such as the Kaddish Symphony and Chichester Psalms, and delightfully simple piano character pieces, this episode features world premiere recordings created by the Milken Archive, as well as historic works that are often overlooked in the Bernstein canon. Listen now to American Jewish Music from the Milken Archive with Leonard Nimoy Episode 5: Leonard Bernstein, Part 1 © 2016 Milken Archive | An Initiative of: MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION | Founder: Lowell Milken | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Sign-Up Follow Us: http://ec2-54-214-241-204.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/news_events/view/leonard-bernstein-more-jewish-than-you-might-think[9/14/2016 4:44:43 PM].

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Leonard Bernstein's Piano Music: a Comparative Study of Selected Works
City University of New York (CUNY) CUNY Academic Works All Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects 5-2018 Leonard Bernstein's Piano Music: A Comparative Study of Selected Works Leann Osterkamp The Graduate Center, City University of New York How does access to this work benefit ou?y Let us know! More information about this work at: https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/2572 Discover additional works at: https://academicworks.cuny.edu This work is made publicly available by the City University of New York (CUNY). Contact: [email protected] LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S PIANO MUSIC: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SELECTED WORKS by LEANN OSTERKAMP A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty in Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts, The City University of New York 2018 ©2018 LEANN OSTERKAMP All Rights Reserved ii Leonard Bernstein’s Piano Music: A Comparative Study of Selected Works by Leann Osterkamp This manuscript has been read and accepted for the Graduate Faculty in Music in satisfaction of the dissertation requirement for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts. Date Ursula Oppens Chair of Examining Committee Date Norman Carey Executive Director Supervisory Committee Dr. Jeffrey Taylor, Advisor Dr. Philip Lambert, First Reader Michael Barrett, Second Reader THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK iii ABSTRACT Leonard Bernstein’s Piano Music: A Comparative Study of Selected Works by Leann Osterkamp Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Taylor Much of Leonard Bernstein’s piano music is incorporated in his orchestral and theatrical works. The comparison and understanding of how the piano works relate to the orchestral manifestations validates the independence of the piano works, provides new insights into Bernstein’s compositional process, and presents several significant issues of notation and interpretation that can influence the performance practice of both musical versions.
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Jon Hurty 1312 33rd Avenue • Moline • Illinois • 61265 • 309.736.9147 Employment and Professional Experience Academic Professor, Director of Choral Activities, Co-Chair of Music Department Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois 1996-present Current teaching, research and administrative activities include: • Conduct the Augustana Choir, Augustana Chamber Singers • Teach Choral Conducting and Literature • Administer choral program consisting of eight choirs • Research areas include Renaissance partbooks, and choral improvisation • Administer various departmental and choral area activities including budget, facilities and faculty issues Associate Professor, Director of Choral Activities Concordia University, Irvine, California 1990-1996 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Director of University Chorus University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 1988-89 Graduate Assistant, Northridge Singers and Chamber Singers California State University Northridge 1983-85 Community Conductor and Music Director, Handel Oratorio Society Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois 1996-present In this position I conduct major choral/orchestral works each year. In addition to conducting performances, I also prepare choruses for various conductors and ensembles. See attached list of major works. Music Director and Conductor of Quad City Choral Arts Rock Island, Illinois 1997-present. This community-based ensemble consists of 50 singers, mostly music teachers and recent music graduates. The group has an annual concert season and collaborates with the Handel Oratorio Society and Quad City Symphony. Artistic Director and Conductor of A Christmas Homecoming Filmed in the Quad Cities, October and November 2001. Video production including ensembles from Augustana and the Quad City Community. Was aired on National PBS to over 180 cities throughout the United States during the 2002 and 2003 Christmas seasons.
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