An Analysis of the Use of Tuba in Selected Works by Silvestre Revueltas D.M.A. Document Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Musical Arts in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Austin T. Crumrine, B.M., M.M. Graduate Program in Music The Ohio State University 2020 D.M.A. Document Committee James Akins, Advisor Dr. Russel Mikkelson Bruce Henniss Dr. David Hedgecoth 1 Copyright by Austin Tyler Crumrine 2020 2 Abstract This document seeks to shed light on the function of the tuba in some of Silvestre Revueltas’ most famous works. Analysis will cover both orchestral and chamber music genres. While the focus will largely be on the tuba parts, there will also be analysis of major themes and motifs represented in other instruments in each work to better provide a clearer overall context for the piece. Inspirations for the works as well as general background information will be discussed. Compositional techniques examined include diverse instrument pairings, the tuba as an independent solo voice, and the tuba as an harmonic and rhythmic foundation. The pieces that will be analyzed are Janitzio, Sensemayá, Redes, Ventanas, and Homenaje a Federico García Lorca. ii Dedicated to my wife, Rachael, and my parents, J and Deidra. iii Vita 18 July 1993........................................................................................Born, Houston, Texas 2016..............................................................Bachelor of Music, University of North Texas 2016-2018......................................................Teaching Assistant (Jazz), Baylor University 2018..............................................................................Master of Music, Baylor University 2018-2020...................................Graduate Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University Fields of Study Major Field: Music Area of Emphasis: Tuba Performance iv Table of Contents Abstract ............................................................................................................................... ii Vita ..................................................................................................................................... iv List of Figures .................................................................................................................... vi Abbreviations and Pitch Designations ............................................................................. viii Chapter 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2. Janitzio .............................................................................................................. 5 Chapter 3: Sensemayá ....................................................................................................... 24 Chapter 4. Redes ............................................................................................................... 39 Chapter 5. Ventanas .......................................................................................................... 60 Chapter 6. Homenaje a Federico García Lorca ............................................................... 75 Chapter 7. Conclusion ..................................................................................................... 101 Bibliography ................................................................................................................... 103 v List of Figures Figure 1.1 Janitzio, mm. 1-9. .............................................................................................. 6 Figure 1.2 Janitzio, mm. 10-12. .......................................................................................... 8 Figure 1.3 Janitzio, mm. 27-28. ........................................................................................ 10 Figure 1.4 Janitzio, mm. 44-46. ........................................................................................ 12 Figure 1.5 Janitzio, mm. 48-51. ........................................................................................ 14 Figure 1.6 Janitzio, mm. 117-124. .................................................................................... 16 Figure 1.7 Janitzio, mm. 135-138. .................................................................................... 17 Figure 1.8 Janitzio, mm. 151-152. .................................................................................... 18 Figure 1.9 Janitzio, mm. 161-164. .................................................................................... 19 Figure 1.10 Janitzio, mm. 182-184. .................................................................................. 20 Figure 1.11 Janitzio, mm. 223-225. .................................................................................. 22 Figure 2.1 Sensemayá, mm. 1-3. ....................................................................................... 27 Figure 2.2 Sensemayá, mm. 4-7. ....................................................................................... 27 Figure 2.3 Sensemayá, mm. 8-15. ..................................................................................... 28 Figure 2.4 Sensemayá, mm. 16-19. ................................................................................... 29 Figure 2.5 Sensemayá, mm. 45-47. ................................................................................... 30 Figure 2.6 Sensemayá, mm. 22-23. ................................................................................... 31 Figure 2.7 Sensemayá, mm. 55. ........................................................................................ 33 Figure 2.8 Sensemayá, mm. 76-77. ................................................................................... 35 Figure 2.9 Sensemayá, mm. 106-108. ............................................................................... 37 Figure 3.1 Redes, mm. 1-4. ............................................................................................... 41 Figure 3.2 Redes, mm. 15-20. ........................................................................................... 43 Figure 3.3 Redes, mm. 42-47. ........................................................................................... 44 Figure 3.4 Redes, mm. 45-47. ........................................................................................... 46 Figure 3.5 Redes, mm. 91-95. ........................................................................................... 48 Figure 3.6 Redes, mm. 127-131. ....................................................................................... 49 Figure 3.7 Redes, mm. 143-147. ....................................................................................... 51 Figure 3.8 Redes, mm. 148-152. ....................................................................................... 52 Figure 3.9 Redes, mm. 165-172. ....................................................................................... 53 Figure 3.10 Redes, mm. 205-207. ..................................................................................... 54 Figure 3.11 Redes, mm. 261-265. ..................................................................................... 56 vi Figure 3.12 Redes, mm. 271-274. ..................................................................................... 57 Figure 3.13 Redes, mm. 275-278. ..................................................................................... 58 Figure 3.14 Redes, mm. 282-284. ..................................................................................... 58 Figure 3.15 Redes, mm. 285-288. ..................................................................................... 59 Figure 4.1 Ventanas, mm. 1. ............................................................................................. 62 Figure 4.2 Ventanas, mm. 6-16. ........................................................................................ 63 Figure 4.3 Ventanas, mm. 18-20. ...................................................................................... 64 Figure 4.4 Ventanas, mm. 70-74. ...................................................................................... 65 Figure 4.5 Ventanas mm. 82-85. ....................................................................................... 66 Figure 4.6 Ventanas, mm. 102-106. .................................................................................. 67 Figure 4.7 Ventanas, mm. 137-141. .................................................................................. 69 Figure 4.8 Ventanas, mm. 157-162. .................................................................................. 70 Figure 4.9 Ventanas, mm. 179-181. .................................................................................. 71 Figure 4.10 Ventanas, mm. 269-271. ................................................................................ 73 Figure 5.1 Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, mvt. I, mm. 1........................................ 77 Figure 5.2 Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, mvt. I, mm. 2-11. ................................. 78 Figure 5.3 Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, mvt. I, mm. 22-31. ............................... 79 Figure 5.4 Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, mvt. I, mm. 42-51. ............................... 79 Figure 5.5 Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, mvt. I, mm. 52-61. ............................... 80 Figure 5.6 Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, mvt. I, mm. 62-71. ..............................