Senior Trumpet Recital
An Honors Thesis (499)
By
Mackenzie B. Arnold
Paul Everett, Advisor
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
Recital date
May2S,2004
Expected date of graduation
December 2004
Abstract
It has been the love of music and the desire of trumpet playing that has brought me to
this point in my life. This recital will include five pieces that represent a passion for brass
instruments and great literature written for trumpet and brass quintet. The following program
notes give information about the composers and their pieces, which I have selected to
perform.
In this recital, I performed the first and second solo pieces on a c-trumpet. I played the
third solo piece on a b-flat trumpet and the fourth piece on an f-alto trumpet. I performed the
final piece along with a brass quintet that consists of two b-flat trumpets, and one French
hom, trombone, and tuba.
The first piece on the recital is Concert Etude, by Alexander Goedicke. I chose to
perform this piece because he helped to refine my articulation skills by requiring the double
tonguing technique. The second piece is Knudage Riisager's Trumpet Concertino, Op. 29.
This three-movement piece challenged my endurance as well as my articulation skills. While
double tonguing is not required for this piece, extensive single tonguing was required. Petite
Piece Concertante, by Guillaume Balay, is the third piece on the program. I really enjoyed
this piece because it not only requires the technical skills of fingerings and articulations, but it
also requires a certain level oflyrical playing abilities. The contrast between lyrical and
technical trumpet playing can be found in this piece. Following the intermission, I performed
Richard Strauss' First Hom Concerto in E-flat Major. This piece is a standard in the French
hom repertoire, as well as one of my very favorite pieces to listen to. I liked it so much that I
pursued it in performance on the F-alto trumpet. The final piece is Thorn Ritter-George's
Brass Quintet No.3. As with the hom concerto, great brass literature can be found for each
instrument as well as a group of instruments. This piece is just as enjoyable to playas it is to
listen to. I chose to perform this piece with a brass quintet to display the other members of
the brass family.
Acknowledgements
Paul Everett, my trumpet teacher and advisor, for inspiring me to become a better trumpet
player than I thought I could ever be.
Jiyong Jyong, for her awesome piano abilities and for accompanying me in this recital.
The Mid-America Brass Quintet, for being so kind to perform in my recital.
My family, for always being there to help guide and support me in my decisions and
ambitions. This recital is for you.
Mackenzie Arnold
Senior Trumpet Recital
Program Notes
Alexander Goedicke was regarded as the guardian of strict classical traditions in
Russian music. His music is also notable for its use of polyphony. While he had no formal
training in composition, he benefited from the advice ofNikolay M. Ladukhin and Anton S.
Arensky. Goedicke made appearances in Russia and abroad as a concert pianist and in 1909
was appointed professor of piano at the Moscow Conservatory. Concert Etude is a quick
piece written in the key of g-minor and displays a trumpeter's double tonguing abilities. The
mood of this piece could give a person the idea of a classic Tom & Jerry chase scene.
As a composer Knudage Riisager was the most internationally oriented of Danish
composers of his generation. He was also the most prominent representative of the Frenchoriented trend in Danish music of the interwar years. His Trumpet Concertino, Op. 29, is a
prominent example of Danish neo-classicism. The first movement displays examples of
rhythmic and melodic themes on a polytonal basis. It begins and ends in the key of C, but it
explores many other keys throughout the middle ofthe movement. The second movement
displays examples of clarity and transparent tonal structure. It does this by simplitying the
melody, countermelody, and underlying chords so that the orchestration becomes thinner.
While this movement is less busy than the first, it is sti11 effective in conveying a dreamlike
idea or mood. The third movement is much like the first in that it begins and ends in the key
of C, but moves on to other keys as well. The time is set in 6/8 for a light and bouncy feel.
One may also hear a familiar children's song within the melody.
Guillaume Balay was born during the Romantic Period and composed throughout the
later of this period. While he was not as famous as Johannes Brahms or Peter Tchaikovsky,
he did compose several wonderful comet solos. Petite Piece Concertante is one of the most
fun pieces to play and it shows both the lyrical and technical side of trumpet playing. The
piece begins in g-flat major with a very elegant melody. Soon after this lyrical opening is the
march in e-flat major. The march displays such basics as scales and arpeggios but in a more
interesting and entertaining manner.
Richard Strauss emerged soon after the deaths of Richard Wagner and Johannes
Brahms as the most important living German composer. While he is best known for his town
poems and opera, he composed in virtually all musical genres. Strauss's early works
featuring a solo instrument were nearly always written with a friend or family member in
mind. In the case of his Horn Concerto No.1, this piece was written for his father, Franz
Strauss. This excellent piece of music also holds a solid position in the French hom
repertoire. The work follows the usual pattern of three movements (fast-slow-fast), but the
movements follow one another without pauses. The movements are also linked thematically.
For example, the opening statement is ignored for the rest of the fIrst movement, but it is
found in a rhythmically altered form as the primary theme in the third movement.
Thorn Ritter-George grew up in Detroit, Michigan and his interest in music began
early in his life. He wrote his fIrst composition when he was only ten years old and conducted
his fIrst orchestral concert at the age of 17. After earning his Bachelor's and Master's degrees
in composition from the Eastman School of Music, he accepted an appointment as
composer/arranger for the United States Navy Band in Washington D.C. George completed
his Doctor of Musical Arts at the Catholic University of America and was then appointed the
music director and conductor of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. While he held this
position, he composed Brass Quintet No.3. This piece is much like a walk along the
countryside. The first movement presents a flowing melody at a comfortable tempo in 6/8.
Further into this movement, one may notice the isolated notes with suddenly contrasting
volumes. The second movement features a beautiful melody from the French hom. This
movement also exemplifies a conversation, where one instrument plays a line and another
instrument or group of instruments reply. The third movement consists of a theme and ten
variations of "Hey, Then, Up Go We". The word "hey", in this context, refers to a style of
dance that is similar to a reel. Each variation takes on a different characteristic ranging from
very sad to quite comical.
Bibliography
George, Thorn Ritter. 'Biography', Thom Ritter George (Accessed 5 May 2004)
<http://www.isu.edul-georthomlcomp-bio.html>
Gilliam, Bryan/Charles Youmans: 'Strauss, Richard [Georg]', The New Grove Dictionary of
Music Online, ed. L. Macy (Accessed 5 May 2004),
<http://www.grovemusic.comlsharedlviews/article.html?section=music.40117>
Grigor'yeva, Galina: 'Gedike [Goedicke], Aleksandr Fyodorovich', The New Grove
Dictionary ofMusic Online, ed. L. Macy (Accessed 5 May 2004),
<http://www.grovemusic.comlsharedlviews/article.html?section=music.l 0811 >
Guillaume Balay, Chamber Music, (Accessed 5 May 2004)
<http://www.chambermusic.co.uk/database/composer.php/Balay,+Guillaume/>
Jensen, Niels Martin! Daniel Grimley: 'Riisager, Knudage', The New Grove Dictionary of
Music Online, ed. L. Macy (Accessed 5 May 2004),
<http://www.grovemusic.comlsharedlviews/article.html?section=music.23471>
Strauss-Horn Concerto #1, Pomona College Orchestra, (Accessed 24 May 2004)
<http://www.music.pomona.edulorchestra/str_hcl.htm>
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Andrea Mayfield, French horn
Jay Jehl, trombone
Craig Ghormley, tuba
Mackenzie Arnold
Senior Trumpet Recital
Program Notes
Alelllnder Goedicke was regarded as the guardian of strict classical traditions in
Russian music. His music is also notable for its use of polyphony. While he had no formal
training in composition, he benefited from the advice ofNikolay M. Ladukhin and Anton S.
Arensky. Goedicke made appearances in Russia and abroad as a concert pianist and in 1909
was appointed professor of piano at the Moscow Conservatory. Concert Etude is a quick
piece written in the key ofG-minor and displays a trumpeter's double tonguing abilities. The
mood ofthis piece could give a person the idea ofa classic Tom & Jerry chase scene.
As a composer Knudage Riisager was the most internationally oriented of Danish
composers of his generation. He was also the most prominent representative of the Frenchoriented trend in Danish music of the interwar years. His Trumpet Concertino, Op. 29, is a
prominent example of Danish neo-classicism. The first movement displays examples of
rhythmic and melodic themes on a polytonal basis. It begins and ends in the key of C, but it
explores many other keys throughout the middle of the movement. The second movement
displays examples of clarity and transparent tonal structure. It does this by simplifying the
melody, countermelody, and underlying chords so that the orchestration becomes thinner.
While this movement is less busy than the first, it is still effective in conveying a dreamlike
idea or mood. The third movement is much like the first in that it begins and ends in the key
of C, but moves on to other keys as well. The time is set in 6/8 for a light and bouncy feel.
One may also hear a familiar children's song within the melody.
Guillaume Balay was born during the Romantic Period and composed throughout the
later ofthisper.iod. While he was not as famous as Johannes Brahms or Peter Tchaikovsky,
he did compose several wonderful comet solos. Petite Piece Concertante is one ofthe most
fun pieces to play and it shows both the lyrical and technical side of trumpet playing. The
piece begins in G-flat Major with a very elegant melody. Soon after this lyrical opening is the
march in E-flat Major. The march displays such basics as scales and arpeggios but in a more
interesting and entertaining manner.
Richard Strauss emerged soon after the deaths of Richard Wagner and Johannes
Brahms as the most important living German composer. While he is best known for his town
poems and opera, he composed in virtually all musical genres. Strauss's early works
featuring a solo instrument were nearly always written with a friend or family member in
mind. In the case of his Horn Concerto No. I, this piece was written for his father, Franz
Strauss. This excellent piece of music also holds a solid position in the French hom
repertoire. The work follows the usual pattern of three movements (fust-slow-fast), but the
movements follow one another without pauses. The movements are also linked thematically.
For example, the opening statement is ignored for the rest of the first movement, but it is
found in a rhythmically altered form as the prillllllY theme in the third movement.
Thom Ritter-George grew up in Detroit, Michigan and his interest in music began
early in his life. He wrote his first composition when he was only ten years old and conducted
his first orchestral concert at the age of 17. After earning his Bachelor's and Master's degrees
in composition from the Eastman School of Music, he accepted an appointment as
composer/arranger for the United States Navy Band in Washington D.C. George completed
his Doctor of Musical Arts at the Catholic University of America and was then appointed the
music director and conductor of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. While he held this
position, he composed Brass Quintet No.3. This piece is much like a walk along the
countryside. The fIrst movement presents a flowing melody at a comfortable tempo in 6/8.
Further into this movement, one may notice the isolated notes with suddenly contrasting
volumes. The second movement features a beautiful melody from the French hom. This
movement also exemplifies a conversation, where one instrument plays a line and another
instrument or group of instruments reply. The third movement consists of a theme and ten
variations o["Hey, Then, Up Go We". The word "hey", in this context, refers to a ,1yie of
dance that is similar to a reel. Each variation takes on a different characteristic ranging from
very sad to quite comical.
MACKENZIE B. ARNOLD
trumpet
in a
SENIOR HONORS RECITAL
assisted by
Ji·Young Jeoung, plano
Aaron Brown, trumpet - Andrea Mayfield, French horn
Jay Jehl, trombone - Craig Ghormley, tuba
Concert Etude. Op. 49 .............................................................. Alexander Goedicke
(1877-1957)
Concertina pertromba e strumenti ad arco. Op. 29 ..................... Knudage Riisager
I. Allegro
(1897-1974)
II. Andante Semplice
III. Rondo Vivace
Petite Piece Concertante ................................................................ Guillaume Salay
(1871·1943)
... Intermission ...
Horn Concerto No.1 in E-flat Major. Op. 11 ................................... Richard Strauss
I. Allegro
(1864-1949)
II. Andante
III. Allegro
Quintet No. 3 ..............................................................................Thom Ritter George
I. Vivace e Giocoso
(b.1942)
II. Adagio
III. Theme and Variations on "Hey. Then. Up Go We'
Mackenzie B. Arnold is a student of Paul Everett
and a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.
International Fraternity for women in the field of music.
PRUIS HALL
Tuesday. May 25. 2004
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Series LVIII
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