An examination of wind and percussion literature with an emphasis and analysis on percussion writing and orchestration of “Beside Still Waters”, and “Stained Glass” composed by Dr. David R. Gillingham

Butler, Brett Thomas2021-04-132021-04-132021-05-01https://hdl.handle.net/2097/41338The following report is research and analysis of major wind and percussion literature for the Graduate Conducting Recital performed by the Kansas State Wind Ensemble on (enter date here), under the direction of Brett Butler. The Graduate Conducting Recital percussion portion is performed by the Kansas State Percussion Ensemble on (enter date here), under the direction of Brett Butler. The repertoire for the concerts were comprised of the following two works: Beside Still Waters by David R. Gillingham, and Stained Glass by David R. Gillingham. This document employs extensive research and theoretical analysis to provide perspectives and strategies to effectively rehearse these works in a variety of contexts and environments. This report contains documents consisting of lesson plans for both wind ensemble, percussion ensemble and a video of the wind ensemble concert on March 10th, 2021.en-USDavid Gillingham wind/percussion literatureConductingAn examination of wind and percussion literature with an emphasis and analysis on percussion writing and orchestration of “Beside Still Waters”, and “Stained Glass” composed by Dr. David R. GillinghamReport