Award Date
8-1-2024
Degree Type
Doctoral Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
Music
First Committee Member
Barbara Hull
Second Committee Member
Adam Schroeder
Third Committee Member
Zane Douglass
Fourth Committee Member
Nathan Tanouye
Fifth Committee Member
Bill Bernatis
Number of Pages
129
Abstract
This document explores the challenges of transcribing Mozart's Oboe Quartet for piccolo trumpet, emphasizing performance practices. Both oboe and trumpet navigate mid-high to high ranges with fluidity, underscoring the importance of mastering flexibility through study and practice. This document examines the process of transcription by comparing other successful transcriptions.Achieving balance among instruments is crucial due to the piccolo trumpet's volume compared to the oboe or violin. Careful dynamics adjustment ensures harmonious blending within the ensemble, allowing each instrument to shine without overpowering the others. Breath management poses another significant challenge, and while similarities between oboe and piccolo trumpet breath control make the quartet suitable for transcription, performers must adapt their approach to meet the trumpet's unique demands. By focusing on precise attention to detail and mastering transcription techniques, musicians can successfully navigate the transcription challenges. This process preserves the integrity and beauty of Mozart's original composition and showcases the unique capabilities of the piccolo trumpet. The document will equip future trumpeters with transcription skills used to add new repertoire for the piccolo trumpet.
Controlled Subject
Symphonies (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus); Quartets (Oboe, violin, viola, cello); Trumpet; Performance practice (Music)
Disciplines
Composition | Music | Music Theory
File Format
File Size
24500KB
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
Massa, Christopher, "A Transcription for Piccolo Trumpet with Historical Context and Methodology: Oboe Quartet KV 370/368B by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" (2024). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 5136.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/5136
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