String Studies The University of Oklahoma is proud to have Journal editor Matth ew Dane on its String Faculty. String Faculty he University of Oklahoma School of Music, the only Felicia Moye, violin T comprehensive music school in the state, offers Peter Rovit, violi n degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in Matthew Dane, viola all areas of performance, composition, music education, Gregory Sauer, ce llo music history and music theory. Costs are moderate, and Mark Osborn, bass Gaye LeBlanc, harp scholarships and graduate assistantships are available. The Larry Hammett, gu itar University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. Performance Audition Dates Opportunities February 19 and 2 1 and March 5, 2005 OU Symphony Orchestra Accademia Filarmonica University of Oklahoma School of Music Chamber Music 500 West Boyd Norman OK 73019-2071 (405) 325-208 1 • [email protected] http://music.ou.edu Journal of the American Viola Society A publication of the American Viola Society The Journal of the American Viola Society Fall 2004 is published in Spring and Fall, and as an Volume 20 Number 2 online-only issue in Summer. T he American Viola Society was founded for the promotion of viola performance and research. REGULAR DEPARTMENTS © 2004, American Viola Society From the Edi ro r . .. ........... ...... .. ...... .. 3 ISSN 0898-5987 From the President .. ....... ... .. ... ..... .. .... 5 Announcements .. .. .. ............. ..... .. .. .... 7 Editor: Matthew Dane Alternative Styles: Viola Jazz: A Longer Hisrory Alternative Styles: Juliet White-Smith T han You Might Imagine ............... ....... .. .. 2 1 At the Grassroots: Lo ui se Zeitlin Modern M akers: Francis Kuttner: Lurhier du Monde .. ..... 25 AVS Retrospective: Dwight Pounds Searching PIVA O nline ... ................. ......... 27 Fresh Faces: Lembi Veskimets Fresh Faces: Ralph Farris .. ....... .. .. ... .. .. .. 3 1 In tl1 e Studio: Karen Ritscher Tour of the New AVS Website ..... .... ...... ........... 33 Modern Makers: Eric C hapman New Music Reviews .. .. ... .. ... .... ....... 35 New Music: Ken Martinson Sample Score: Arad- Sonata ....... ... ... ............ 39 Orchestral Training Forum: C harl es Noble Sample Score: Bultmann-Forgiveness . ... .. .. ... ... .. 47 At rhe Grassroots ... .. .. ... .. .... .. ...... .. 53 AVS National Board of Directors Mee t the Section: Minneso ta Orches tra Violas ...... ... .. .. 59 Recording Reviews ............... ... .. .. .. .... .. 65 Officers Ralph Fielding, president FEATURES Helen Callus, vice pres ident In Memory: Richard Lane . ..... .. .... ...... .. .. .. 9 Lo uise Zeitlin, secretary Congress XXXII in Review ... .. .... .. .... .... .. 11 Steven Kruse, treasurer In the Srudio: Preparing Serio's Sequenza ............ .... 15 Board Members Claudine Bigelow (2006) Nancy Buck (2006) COVER ART M artl1ew Dane Susan Dubois (2007) jessica Troy grew up with her art training in lock-step with her music. Now a free­ Erika Eckert (2005) lance violis t in New York C ity, she was Barbara H an1ilton (2007) an art major ar LaGuardia High School. Nokuthula Ngwenyan1a {2007) At Amherst Coll ege, where she studied Michael Palumbo {2005) with Philipp Naegele, her artistic endeav­ Dwight Pounds {2005) ors trickl ed down ro a small stream of Carol Rodland (2006) recital posters; and by the rime she con­ Katl1ryn Steely (2007) tinued her vio la studies ar SUNY-Srony Michael Strauss {2006) Brook and rhe Musikhochshule Li.ibeck, Juliet White-Smith {2005) where her principal reachers were Caroline Levin e and Barbara Westphal res pecti ve ly, she was making mostl y wed­ AVS General Manager ding gifrs. She has been the violist of rhe Madeleine Crouch Mark Morris Dance Group C hamber Ense mble since 1998. A member of rh e AVS National Office Brooklyn Philharmoni c, she has played 13 140 Coit Road with the Maia and Meridian string quar- by Jessica Troy Suite 320, LB 120 rers, and the period instrument ensembles Ars Anriqua and Four Dal las, TX 75240-5737 Nati ons. She can be hea rd on rhe Bridge CD celebrating the 50th (972) 233-9107 ext. 204 annive rsary of rh e Marlboro Music Festival. ASTA Willi NSOA ~~· Nalional Cu'!f'erence 1n• 2005 .... ..,... Conference High lights: J' p ...... -- ._';1 • Pre -Conference sessions . .. - I o \,,J. • Sessions for everyone (K-12, Alternative Styles, Chamber Music, Private Studio, University, Crossover Sessions, and Poster Sessions). • Master Classes for all instruments and levels taught by leading clinicians. • Music Industry Showcases and an Exhibit Hall packed with the latest offerings from leading RENO, NV music industry companies - the only "strings only" exhibit hall. f EBRUARY 23 - 26, 2005 • A Semi -formal Silent Auction - your chance to bid on and take home some fantastic string related items, services, vacations, novelties and more! Early Bird Registration Viola Master Classes Deadline: December 15, Donald Mcinnes - Collegiate Level 20041 Register Early and Marilyn Seelman, Pre-College Level SAVE SSSSS Viola Sessions Include: Viola Power- Gail Barnes Mastering the Viola - Deborah Craioveanu Steps Ahead: Mastering the Viola Fingerboard - Nancy Buck Viola Pedagogy and Women Composers - Carolyn Broe Voila Viola: Ensemble Music for Violists of All Ability Levels - Caryn Niedhold Showcase Performances include: Rachel Barton Pine National High School Honors Orchestra Regina Carter Quintet performing with Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra Grand Champion Orchestra from the ASTA National Orchestra Festival Alternative Styles Awards Winners Concert American String Teachers Association wtrH National School Orchestra Association Visit www.astaweb. com for more information or to register. Tel : 703-279-2 113, ext. 14. column fea tures pieces by violists who also compose, with excerpts from rwo strong solo pieces reprin ted. The Recordi ng Revi ews in clude repertoire of the 21'' cen­ ru ry. In addition, our articles on Brahms 2"J Symphony, viola maker Francis Kuttner, the Minnesota Orchestra Viola ec­ tion, the Minneapolis Congress, and rwo very different Willi am Primrose Festiva ls range from the 1 am plea ed to present yo u with in formative to the enterrai ning. Volume 20, Number 2 of the journal ofthe American Viola 1 wo uld like to thank everyone Society! T his is technicall y my sec­ invo lved with jAYS for maki ng ond is ue, after rhi ummer's th is transition run so smoothl y. online publication. Foun d by nav­ Madeleine Crouch of rhe AV iga ting to AVS ' new website, the National Office and the depart­ onl ine issue holds a thorough mental editors, listed next to the review of Donald Maurice's Table of Comenrs, have all been Bartok Viola Concerto book, inter­ helpful and welcoming- I am view of both Roberto Diaz and lucky to have such people wirh Maurice, an article on viola maker whom to work. Most of all , I David Rivinius, and a pi cture need to thank my predecessor ga ll ery fro m rhe Mi nn ea poli s Kathryn teely for leaving JAYS Viola Congress. in such good order, and for being so willing to give her va luable As the cover so beautifu ll y po r­ advice at all hours. f; trays, this iss ue featu res the vari­ ous ro les of our insrrumcm and incerel y, irs players. So nya Lawso n gives an Matthew Dane overview of rhe use of sn·inged Editor, Journal of the Ameri ca n instruments, particularl y violas, in Viola Society early jazz. Our "Fre h Faces" col­ Assistant Professo r ofViola, umn imroduces Ethel Suing Un iversity of Oklahoma Quarrer vio list Ra lph F:uris, and "Tn rhe Srudio" gives va luabl e insight inro lea rning and reachi ng Berio's Sequenza. The New Music VOLUME 2 0 NUMBE R 2 3 The David Dalton Viola Research Competition Guidelines NEW FOR 2005, CASH PRIZE! The Journal of the American Viola Society welcomes submissions for the David Dalton Viola Research Competition for university and college student members of the American Viola Society. Entries must be original contributions to the field of viola research and may address issues concerning viola lit­ erature, history, performers, and pedagogues. Entries must not have been published in any other publication or be summaries of other works. The body of the work should be 1500-3500 words in length and should include relevant footnotes and bibliographic information. Entries may include short musical examples. Entries must be submitted in hard copy along with the following entry form, as well as in electronic format for either PC or Mac. Word or WordPerfect format is preferred. All entries must be postmarked by 15 May 2005. The American Viola Society wishes to thank AVS past president Thomas Tatton and his wife, Polly, for under­ writing first prize in the 2005 David Dalton Viola Research Competition. Send entries to: AVS Office, 13140 Coit Rd., Suite 320, LB 120, Dallas, TX 75240. A panel of viola scholars will evaluate submissions and then select a maximum of three winning entries. Prize categories: All winning entries will be featured in the Journal of the American Viola Society, with authors receiving a free one-year subscription to the Journal and accompanying membership to the American Viola Society. In addition: 1st Prize: $250, sponsored by Thomas and Polly Tatton 2nd Prize: "Bartok's Viola Concerto" by Donald Maurice and Facsimile edition of the Bartok Viola Concerto 3rd Prize: ''An Anthology of British Viola Players" by John White and "Conversations with William ____________J:riii!.r.9g': py_Qayjg_Q~t.9p___________________________________________________________ _ David Dalton Viola Research Competition