Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Date

2021

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts

Department

Music

Committee Chair

Albert Nguyen

Committee Member

William Plenk

Committee Member

Kyle Ferril

Committee Member

Heather Klossner

Abstract

John Mackeys Places we can no longer go is a work of significant proportion, and has been met with high praise and frequent performances by some of the nations highest ensembles. The purposes of this dissertation are 1) To provide Historical information on the genesis of the work through interviews with the composer, John Mackey, the creator of the text, Dr. Abby Jaques, and the premiering vocalist, Lindsay Kesselman; 2) to provide an analysis of how the piece functions and provide insight to the significant context of the piece. The first chapter details biographical information that is important to the comprehension of John Mackeys Music. Chapter two provides information specific to the origin of Places we can no longer go. Chapter three provides analytical information as well as programmatic information to help provide a clear understanding of how the music and programmatic elements combine within the work. An appendix of information including interviews with the composer, John Mackey, the creator of the text, Dr. Abby Jaques, and the premiering vocalist, Lindsay Kesselman are also provided.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest

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