An examination of major works for wind band and percussion ensemble: Spring wind – weather movement I and Storm warning and dance – Weather movement II by Steve Riley, Prelude op. 34, no. 14 by Dmitri Shostakovich and Tempered steel by Charles R. Young.

Abstract

This document is constructed on the comprehensive examination question based on the Graduate Conducting Recital of Gavin W. Smith. The theoretical and historical analysis includes Spring Wind – Weather Movement I and Storm Warning and Dance – Weather Movement II by Steve Riley, Prelude Op. 34, No. 14 by Dmitri Shostakovich, and Tempered Steel by Charles R. Young. Along with the analysis, this document contains the rehearsal plans and procedures for the preparation of the literature. The recital was performed by Kansas State University’s Symphony Band on March 13, 2007 in McCain Auditorium at 7:30pm.