Pac-Ten Wind Ensemble Programming Trends

摘要: Abstract In this study, which is a replication and extension of earlier work by Powell (2009), I sought to investigate the recent programming practices Pac-Ten universities' top wind ensembles. contacted directors all band programs requested their premier ensemble's concert from fall 2002 through spring 2009. then entered 1166 total performances individual compositions into database. With 13 each, First Suite in E-Flat Gustav Holst Blue Shades Frank Ticheli were most frequently programmed compositions. 47 19 various pieces, Percy Aldridge Grainger was performed composer. During seven-year period examined here, these ensembles premiered 26 works. Hopefully, findings concerning trends can provide beneficial information about literature merit perhaps inform selections for future performance, or commissioning. Wind Ensemble Programming Trends Among conductors, teachers, students, topic has generated much discussion. Numerous articles, books, essays, conference presentations have been dedicated subject (e.g., Battisti, 2004; Berz, 2001; Cipolla & Hunsberger, 1994; Reynolds, 2000; Votta, 2006). Over years, conversation focused on establishing standard repertoire. Across several decades investigations, number scholars utilized research instruments (questionnaires, rating scales, surveys) as means ascertain pieces highest artistic thus define repertoire Berry, 1973; Hayward, 2004). 1978 dissertation, Ostling identify literature's important For he developed 10 criteria selecting music significant value. Twenty evaluators, selected nomination college directors, applied attributes 1,481 identified 314 meritorious medium. A similar investigation Olson (1982) attempted term "wind ensemble" subsequently delineate core Via researcher-devised survey, university ensemble conductors indicated evaluations 68 "choicest" such groups. 1993, Gilbert replicated updated Ostling's experiment. evaluated 1,261 characterized 191 works meeting study's quality. (For complete listing each examination serious merit, readers are encouraged consult aforementioned investigations). Since that time, some researchers employed benchmarks examine appropriate performance diverse venues, including secondary schools Rhea, 1999; Thomas, 1998). As an additional gather significance, other investigators groups, those middle high Bauer, 1996; Hopwood, over half century, reviewing at collegiate level. 1955, Odegard tabulated frequency repertory notated covering ten-year period. Peercy (1958) used 100 compile list 75 between 1950-1957. decade later, response request CBDNA President Manley Whitcomb, Holvik (1970) determine if emerging. He studied 78 members five-year period, 1961-1966, considered had ten more times be significant. …