Thompson, Eric Michael2021-04-152021-04-152021https://hdl.handle.net/2097/41367This report is comprised of the analysis and research from the comprehensive examination question based on the Graduate Conducting Recital of Eric M. Thompson. The historical and theoretical analysis outlines the processes required for the preparation of both rehearsals and performance application. The analysis includes Dancing Fire by Kevin Day and Let Freedom Ring by Ryan Nowlin. The recital was performed in two parts in the McCain Auditorium at Kansas State University. The first installment occurred on March 9, 2021. The second installment occurred on April 25, 2021.en-US© the author. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Wind bandBrass ensembleDancing FireLet Freedom RingAnalysisAnalysis and considerations for contemporary works for wind band and brass ensemble: “Dancing Fire” by Kevin Day and “Let Freedom Ring” by Ryan NowlinReport