THE WIND BAND MUSIC OF STEVEN REINEKE: A STUDY OF THREE OF HIS MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS, HIS CHARACTERISTIC SOUND, AND THE INSPIRATION BEHIND HIS WORKS

Author

Eric Stark, Pittsburg State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

Summer 7-27-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Music (MM)

Department

Music

First Advisor

Dr. Andrew Chybowski

Second Advisor

Dr. Jim Clanton

Third Advisor

Dr. Phillip Harries

Abstract

The purpose of this project proposal is to examine the music of Steven Reineke. The study will investigate and discuss the background information of three pieces and find common compositional elements used by Mr. Reineke. The study will also include rehearsal and performance considerations of each work. Form graphs and conducting analysis will be included. Other information presented in this study will educate the reader about the life of Mr. Reineke. The goal of this thesis is to help band instructors with rehearsal guides and performance instructions for Heaven’s Light, The Witch and the Saint, and Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons.

Recommended Citation

Stark, Eric, "THE WIND BAND MUSIC OF STEVEN REINEKE: A STUDY OF THREE OF HIS MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS, HIS CHARACTERISTIC SOUND, AND THE INSPIRATION BEHIND HIS WORKS" (2023). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 462.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/462