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[email protected] FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC THE INSTRUMENT OF HEROS AND TROUBADOURS: THE HARP IN TENOR ARIAS By AGNES E. HALL A Treatise submitted to the Department of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music 2016 ©2016 Agnes E. Hall Agnes E. Hall defended this treatise on April 15, 2016. The members of the supervisory committee were: Mary Brigid Roman Professor Directing Treatise Richard Clary University Representative Alexander J. Jiménez Committee Member Melanie Punter 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 In loving memory of Thelma Crumble iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS First of all, I must thank my wonderful harp instructor, Mary Brigid Roman, for her abiding support and knowledgeable guidance over the last four years. Professor Roman consistently goes to great lengths in order to help her students perform, learn, and grow in a supportive atmosphere, and her model of thoroughness and professionalism is an inspiration to those who are fortunate enough to study with her. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the members of my committee for their valuable perspectives and time spent on this treatise. Daron Kirsch formatted the musical examples, and cheerfully worked with me through several revisions. Over the years I have had the privilege of studying with many fine music teachers: Donna Rose, Dot Robertson, Shirley Jennings, Carrol McLaughlin, Ann Young, and Katherine Syer have contributed to my music education and, therefore, this treatise.