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Conference Registration, daily 7:30am – 10:00pm, Room 221.
The Listening & Reading Room (Room 221) opens daily from 7:30am – 10:00pm.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
8:00pm – 9:30pm Lecture-Recital Session, Evans Auditorium
Chair: Keith Winking
- " General Benjamin H. Grierson: Cavalryman and Pioneer Texas Bandmaster " by Lavern Wagner (presenter), Quincy University, Illinois, and the Texas State Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Rod Schueller
This event is co-sponsored by the Department of History Taylor Lecture Series, Texas State University, and by the School of Music Lecture Series, Texas State University.
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Thursday, March 9, 2006
8:00am – 9:00am Lecture-Recital Session, Recital Hall
Chair: Charles Ditto, Texas State University
- "Canonic Craft in Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Sonatina for Bassoon and Piano op. 130" (25 min.) by Carol McNabb (presenter, bassoon), University of Texas at Brownsville, and Kenneth Saxon (piano), University of Texas at Brownsville
- "The Flute Music of Grace Wiley-Smith and Its Cultural Inspiration" (25 min.) by Susan D. Fain (presenter, flute), University of Oklahoma
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9:00am – 9:15am Coffee / Tea and Muffins, Room 221
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9:15am – 9:30am Conference Opening, Recital Hall
- Conference Welcome; Dr. T. Richard Cheatham, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication; Dr. Joe Stuessy, Director of the School of Music; Ms. Sunnie Oh & Dr. Nico Schüler, Conference Co-Chairs
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9:30am – 10:00am CMS Common Panel Session, Recital Hall
Education in Music is Every Musician's Responsibility
Chair: Caroline Stupple, Southern Methodist University
- Caroline Stupple, Southern Methodist University
- Joe Stuessy, Texas State University
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10:00am – 11:30am Paper Session Music Education, Recital Hall
Chair: Caroline Stupple, Southern Methodist University
- "Music, Mission, and the Public Purpose" by David Bruenger, University of Texas at San Antonio
- "Middle School Ensemble Recruitment: The Importance of Administrative Support" by Susan Bruenger, University of Texas at San Antonio
- "Emerging Course Design in the Digital Era: A Technology Delivery System for the Intro to Music Classroom" by Kay Williams, Abilene Christian University
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11:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch Break
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1:00pm – 1:30pm Panel Session Teacher Education: It Takes a Village, Recital Hall
Chair: Robin Stein, Texas State University
Robin Stein, Adah Toland Jones, Cynthia I. Gonzales (all Texas State University)
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1:30pm – 2:10pm Lecture-Recital, Recital Hall
Chair: Daniel Adams, Texas Southern University
- "'I Can't Learn That!' – Dispelling the Myth of Contemporary Music" (30 min.) by Melody Baggech (presenter, soprano), East Central University, Oklahoma, and Starla Hibler (piano), East Central University, Oklahoma
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2:30pm – 3:30pm Concert, Evans Auditorium
- Ave Maria for wind ensemble (1999) by Rob Deemer (University of Oklahoma); Texas State Wind Ensemble under the direction of Rod Schueller
- Mosaics for wind ensemble (1999) by Timothy Kramer (Trinity University, Texas); Texas State Wind Ensemble under the direction of Rod Schueller
- Arcangelo Red, Rhapsody for solo bassoon (2005) by Lynn Job (University of North Texas); World Premiere; Lori Wooden (bassoon), University of Central Oklahoma
- Three Essays for solo trombone (1997) by Neil Flory (Del Mar College, Texas); Eileen Meyer Russell (trombone), Del Mar College, Texas
- Jazz Set for clarinet and bass clarinet (1988) by William O. Smith (b. 1926); Sandra Mosteller (clarinet), Wayland Baptist University, Texas; John Cipolla (bass clarinet), Western Kentucky University
- Colonnades for trumpet and French Horn by Mark Francis (Mississippi Symphony Orchestra); Stephen Hager (French horn), Texas State University;Jack Laumer (trumpet), Texas State University
- Embracing Personal History (2003) by Daniel Adams (Texas Southern University); Paula Bird (violin), Texas State University
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3:30pm – 4:00pm Break – Coffee / Tea & Snacks, Room 221
4:00pm – 4:45pm Lecture-Recital, Recital Hall
Chair: Adah Jones, Texas State University
- "Gradus Ad Parnassum for the Flute Pedagogue and Performer" (35 min.) by Lorie Scott, East Texas Baptist University
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4:45pm – 6:15pm Paper Session Listening, Performing, Composing, Recital Hall
Chair: Sunnie Oh, Texas State University
- "The Sounds of the Hunt in Art Music: Interpretations for Modern Listeners and Performers" by Drew Stephen, University of Texas at San Antonio
- "Performance Dimensions, Enhancement, and Intervention of Performance Anxiety" by Joe Ella Cansler, West Texas A&M University
- "Pre-Composition Sketches – One Composer's Approach" by Daniel Adams, Texas Southern University
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6:15pm – 8:00pm Dinner Break [NACUSA Texas Board Meeting in Room 214]
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8:00pm – 9:30pm Evening Concert, Recital Hall
- Landando for percussion ensemble by Nilo Velarde Chong (National Conservatory of Music, Lima, Peru); Stefan Cadra, Bobby Lopez, Ryan Pride, Billy Leo, Andrew Silver, under the direction of Genaro Gonzalez, all Texas State University
- Three Quasi Bird Songs (Moumin Quazi; 2005) by Ken Metz (University of the Incarnate Word); Chia-Wei Lee (baritone), Trinity University; Irina Khovanskaya (piano), University of the Incarnate Word
- Three Sandburg Settings for soprano and piano (2000) by Michael Remson (American Festival for the Arts); Juli Wood (soprano), Texas State University; Sunnie Oh (piano), Texas State University
- String Quartet (1995) by Charles Ditto, Texas State University; Paula Bird (violin I), Amelia Gray (violin II), Ames Asbell (viola), Christopher Haritatos (cello), Texas State University
NACUSA Texas Composition Competition:
- Trio for three laptop computers (2005) by Richard D. Hall (Texas State University); World Premiere; Richard D. Hall (laptop computer), Texas State University; Russell Riepe (laptop computer), Texas State University; Aaron Ward (laptop computer), Texas State University
- Córdoba for solo oboe (2004) by Aaron Alon (Rice University); World Premiere; Ian Davidson (oboe), Texas State University
- Peregrino for soprano and piano (2005) by Aaron Clift; World Premiere; Emma McNairy (soprano), Austin Community College; Faith DeBow (piano), Texas State University
- Yi Ch'I – Po Mo for Bb clarinet, cello, and piano (2004) by Stephen Yip (Houston, TX); World Premiere; David Pino (clarinet), Texas State University; Christopher Haritatos (cello), Texas State University; Owen Lovell (piano), Texas State University
- Van Gogh Vignettes for violin and viola (2005) by Greg A. Steinke (Marylhurst University); World Premiere; Paula Bird (violin), Texas State University; Ames Asbell (viola), Texas State University
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9:30pm – 10:00pm Reception (Snacks), Room 221
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10:00pm – 11:00pm NACUSA Texas Membership Meeting, Room 214
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Friday, March 10, 2006
8:00am – 9:15am Lecture-Recital Session, Recital Hall
Chair: Terry Lynn Hudson, Baylor University
- "Tumult and Tranquility: The Depiction of Natural and Psychological Phenomena in Two 21st Century Piano Works" (30 min.); Jane Perkyns (presenter, piano), Texas Southern University
- "Forgotten Music: Erwin Schulhoff and His Violin Sonata No. 2 (WV 91)" (35 minutes); Eka Gogichashvili (presenter, violin), Baylor University; Vincent de Vries (piano), Baylor University
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9:15am – 10:00am Poster & Breakfast Session, Room 221
- "The Use of Imagery, Mental Practice, and Relaxation Techniques for Musical Performance Enhancement" by Lesley Sisterhen, Baylor University
- "Post-Modern Influences on Contemporary Performances of Norwegian Folk Music" by Karen Nathman, University of Oklahoma
- "The Infinite Liminoid: A Look at Clara Schumann, Franz Liszt, and the Rest of Us Amidst the Wonders of Performative Neverland" by Ludim R. Pedroza, University of the Incarnate Word
- "A Review of Literature that Examines Job Satisfaction and Personality Factors that Contribute to Music Teacher Attrition" by Caroline Stupple, Southern Methodist University
- "The Comprehension of Basic Music Theory Among Undergraduate Music Majors" by James Hickey, Texas State University
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10:00am – 11:30am Paper Session Ethnomusicological Research, Room 214
Chair: Paolo Susanni, Texas State University
- "Louis W. Ballard (b. 1931): Native American Identity Preserved in Piano Art Music" by Courtney J. Crappell, University of Oklahoma
- "Symbiosis and Identity: A Study of the Relationship Between Drum and Bugle Corps and Their Fans" by Dennis Cole, Kent State University, and Xin "Cindy" Wang, Kent State University
- "Sing a New Song: The Music of Victor Jara and the Chilean Nueva Canción Movement" by Rachel McCarthy, University of Oklahoma
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11:45am – 12:45pm Conference Luncheon, Old Main, 3rd floor
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12:45pm – 1:30pm CMS South Central Membership Meeting, Old Main, 3rd floor
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2:00pm – 3:30pm Keynote Lecture & Performance, Recital Hall
Chair: Nico Schüler, Texas State University
- "Creative Collaborations: A Composer's Perspective"; Keynote Speaker: Charles Ruggiero, Michigan State University; The keynote lecture will be followed by the composition Night Songs and Flights of Fancy by Charles Ruggiero, performed by Joseph Lulloff (saxophone; Michigan State University) and Jun Okada (piano).
This Event is co-sponsored by the College Music Society and by the Texas State University Public Lecture Series Committee.
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3:30 – 4:00pm Break – Coffee / Tea & Snacks, Room 221
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4:00pm – 4:45pm Invited Recital: Texas Composers Concert, Recital Hall
Danilo Mezzadri (flute), University of Southern Mississippi, and Faith DeBow (piano), Texas State University
- Silver and Gold for flute and piano (1991/2004) by Deon Nielsen Price
- Iris for flute and piano (1994) by Wieslaw Rentowski
- Variations for flute and piano (1995/2005) by Michael Remson
- Ambivalence Recalled for solo flute (2005) by Daniel Adams
- Inquietude for solo flute (1995) by Greg A. Steinke
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4:45pm – 5:00pm Break – Coffee / Tea & Snacks, Room 221
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5:00pm – 6:30pm Paper Session Modern Music, Room 214
Chair: Richard D. Hall, Texas State University
- "Polymodal Expansion and Chromatic Compression in Maurice Ravel's Sonate pour violon et violoncelle" by Elliott M. Antokoletz, University of Texas at Austin
- "Just 'a Composer of Blackboard Music'? – Paul Hindemith in the United States" by Rüdiger Jennert, University of Würzburg, Germany
- "Axial Symmetry as a Means of Establishing Tonal Progression" by Paolo Susanni, Texas State University
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6:30pm – 8:00pm Dinner Break
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8:00pm – 9:30pm Evening Concert, Recital Hall
- TIME for piano solo by Adam Sovkoplas (Sam Houston State University); Adam Wiggins (piano), Sam Houston State University
- Quips, Quotes, and Quibbles (2005) by Stephen Weber (University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma); World Premiere; Kenneth Bohannon (baritone), University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma; Stephen Weber (piano), University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
- Kaleidoscope for violin, contrabassoon, and piano (1999) by Elliot Schwartz (b. 1936); Terry Lynn Hudson (piano), Baylor University; Matthew Morris (contrabassoon), Baylor University; Sue Blaker-Jacobson (violin), Central Texas String Academy
- "Viens, Mallika . . . Sous le dôme épais" from Lakmé by Léo Delibes (1836-1892); Marilyn Govich (mezzo-soprano), University of Central Oklahoma; Barbara Streets (soprano), University of Central Oklahoma; Samuel Magrill (piano), University of Central Oklahoma
- Inventions for flute and piano (2004) by Harry Bulow (Lamar University); Harry Bulow (flute), Lamar University; Ellen Bulow (piano)
- Three Wishes for voice and piano (1999) by Robert Boury (b. 1946); Jeanie Darnell (voice), Ouachita Baptist University; Robert Boury (piano), University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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9:30pm – 10:00pm Reception (Snacks), Room 221
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Saturday, March 11, 2006
8:00am – 9:15am Lecture-Recital Session, Recital Hall
Chair: Dimitar Ninov, Texas State University
- "Lessons from the 'Lost' String Quartet: A Radical New Version of Beethoven's Piano Sonata in E Major op. 14, No. 1" (25 min.) by Arthur Houle (presenter, pianist), International Festival for Creative Pianists
- "The Teaching Piano Literature of Almeida Prado" (25 min.) by Carina Joly (presenter, pianist), University of Oklahoma
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9:15am – 10:00am Poster & Breakfast Session, Room 221
- "Substantiating Worthy Musical Expression with Reason" by Hui-Yiing Chang, Texas State University
- "Recent Music Education Graduates' Attitudes Towards 'Real-World' Applicability of Their Undergraduate Coursework" by Jin-Ho Choi, University of North Texas, W. Barton MacMillan, University of North Texas, Christine Rewolinski, University of North Texas, H. Janice Steele, University of North Texas
- "Hindemith, Schenker, and the University of North Texas" by Michael Lively, University of North Texas
- "The Life and Works of Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844)" by Michael Walker, University of Texas – Pan American
- "Practical Tips for the First Year Teacher" by Eddie Briskey, Texas State University
- "Robert Schumann's Piano Quintet in E-flat, Opus 44: The Quintessential Romantic Piece?" by Elizabeth Lee, Texas State University
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10:00am – 10:30am Presentation by the American Music Center, Room 214
"The New-Music Savvy Student: Resources for the Classroom" by Lyn Liston, Director of New Music Information Services
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10:30am – 11:30am Paper Session Minimalism, Room 214
Chair: Cynthia Gonzales, Texas State University
- "Minimalist Structure in Steve Reich's Electric Counterpoint / II" by Charles Ditto, Texas State University
- "Minimalism in the Movies" by Rebecca M. Doran, University of Texas at Austin
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11:30am – 11:45am Coffee / Tea & Snacks, Room 221
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11:45am – 12:30pm Lecture-Recital Session, Recital Hall
Chair: Joey Martin, Texas State University
- "The Decomposition of Vocal Music, or: 'Songs Without Words'" (35 min.) by Ruth Morrow (co-presenter), Midwestern State University, Texas; Kathy Scherler (co-presenter), Midwestern State University, Texas; James Schuppener (co-presenter), Midwestern State University, Texas
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12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch Break
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2:00pm – 3:00pm Concert, Recital Hall
- Flood for flute and percussion (marimba and vibraphone) (2005) by David Heuser (University of Texas at San Antonio); World Premiere; Rita Linard (flute), University of Texas at San Antonio; Sherry Rubins (percussion), University of Texas at San Antonio
- Lavender Mist for solo percussionist utilizing marimba and auxiliary percussion (2005) by Richard D. Hall (Texas State University); Eric Martin (percussion), Texas State University
- In Memoriam: John D. Hill for alto trombone and piano (2004) by John D. White (Talladega College, Alabama); World Premiere; David Johansen (alto trombone), Southeastern Louisiana State University; John D. White (piano), Talladega College, Alabama
- Rondo for piano op. 6 (1993/2003) by Dimitar Ninov (Texas State University); Joey Martin (piano), Texas State University
- Jazz Fantasy for piano (1976) by Arthur Houle (International Festival for Creative Pianists); Arthur Houle (piano), International Festival for Creative Pianists
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3:00pm – 3:15pm Break – Coffee / Tea & Snacks, Room 221
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3:15 – 4:45 Paper Session Music Theory, Room 214
Chair: Nico Schüler, Texas State University
- "The Cadenntial Six-Four Revisited" by Dimitar Ninov, Texas State University
- "A New Approach to Interval Training" by Erik Heine, Oklahoma City University
- "Sudoku: A Prelude to Part-Writing" by Cynthia I. Gonzales, Texas State University
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4:45pm – 5:00pm Break – Coffee / Tea & Snacks, Room 221
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5:00pm – 6:15pm Lecture-Recital Session, Recital Hall
Chair: Erik Heine, Oklahoma City University
- "Das Buch der hängenden Gärten by A. Schönberg" (35 minutes) by Clara O'Brien (mezzo soprano), University of Oklahoma, Howard Lubin (piano), University of Oklahoma, and Lance Hulme (presenter), University of Oklahoma
- "Who Was Schubert's Erlking?" (25 min.) by Andrew Hudson (presenter and pianist), McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas, and Lise Uhl (soprano), McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas
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6:15pm – 8:00pm Dinner Break [CMS-SC Board Meeting in room 214]
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8:00pm – 9:30pm Concert, Recital Hall
- Three Songs for soprano and piano (1996-2004) by Jason Bahr (Mississippi State University); World Premiere; Lise Uhl (soprano), McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas; Andrew Hudson (piano), McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas
- Floating for piano (1980 / 2003) and Wrap it Up for piano (2005) by Phillip Schroeder (Henderson State University); Jeri-Mae Astolfi (piano), Henderson State University
- Three Songs of Friendship for baritone and piano (1998) by Joe Stuessy (Texas State University); Christopher Holmes (baritone), Texas State University; Rick Rowley (piano), University of Texas at Austin
- Vignettes – Eight songs for soprano and piano (1991) by Samuel Magrill (University of Central Oklahoma); Pamela Richman (soprano), University of Central Oklahoma; Samuel Magrill (piano), University of Central Oklahoma
- Davidsbündlertänze op. 6 by Robert Schumann (1810-1856); Sohyoung Park (piano), Rice University
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9:30pm – 10:00pm Reception (Snacks), Foyer of the Music Building
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Sunday, March 12, 2006
Check out Aquarena Springs (off Aquarena Springs Drive), take a glass-bottom boat ride, and learn about the longest continuously inhabited area in North America. Or shop at the largest Outlet Mall in Texas (two miles south of San Marcos, exit 200 on I-35).
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Contact Information:
All Communication will be done via e-mail: musicconf@txstate.edu.
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Last Updated: February 27, 2006.