Award Date

May 2023

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Department

Music

First Committee Member

Barbara Hull

Second Committee Member

Bill Bernatis

Third Committee Member

Nathan Tanouye

Fourth Committee Member

Richard Miller

Fifth Committee Member

Erin Hannon

Number of Pages

78

Abstract

Composer Robert Starer was well-regarded in his lifetime but has fallen largely into obscurity. He had a unique and varied background that influenced his compositional style and musical philosophy, but except for his piano music, Starer’s works are largely unstudied. His musical style is complex and substantive, having been informed and influenced by his varied background, but the music is accessible to audiences and players of different levels. Additionally, his pieces allow much choice for the performer through the independence of the writing, free sections, musical accessory options, and performance alternatives, such as reordering movements or varied instrumentation options. This document explores Starer’s life, background, and philosophy and includes an overview of resources available. Ultimately, the focus is on three works for solo trumpet: Invocation, The Mystic Trumpeter, and Three Preludes for Trumpet and Organ. In this document, I explore these pieces from historical, theoretical, and pedagogical perspectives, and discuss their place in Starer’s repertoire.

Keywords

Hedwig; Invocation; Mystic Trumpeter; Starer; Three Preludes; Trumpet

Disciplines

Music | Other Music

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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