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Senior Music Education Clarinet Recital
Sarah Gebbia
Accompanied by:
Roy Hakes
October 2nd, 2016
3:00 pm
Harris Theater
Sarah Gebbia is a student of
Dr. Kathy Mulcahy
SPECIAL THANKS
I would like to thank first and foremost my private instructor Dr.
Kathy Mulcahy for being incredibly supportive during my four years here
at Mason. I have always enjoyed our long discussions (and lessons too!). I
cannot imagine my undergraduate career without your assistance,
guidance and thoughtfulness. Thank you for making me feel so
comfortable in the clarinet studio, pushing me past my boundaries, and
helping me become the best musician I can be.
To all of my friends here at GMU, thank you for all of your
encouragement in classes, clubs, and other activities. I would not have
learned as much at university without all of your influences. Each of you
is special to me in your own way and I know undergrad wouldnt be the
same without every single one of you in my life. Thank you also to the
sisters of Sigma Alpha Iota, who taught me that our love of music can be
expressed through service, sisterhood, and most importantly
understanding.
To my Grandma, Grandpa, and Nonna; thank you for always
supporting my academic interests. I am so excited you three were able to
make the trip to Virginia to see my senior performance. To my aunts,
uncles, and cousins, I love you all immensely. Whether you are attending
my recital in-person or in spirit, I appreciate you all so much! Thank you
for all you do.
Id like to thank my Mom, Dad, and brothers J.D. and Charlie.
Mom and Dad, thank you for forcing me to continue piano lessons through
middle school and giving me the great gift of music. From all county to
all-State to all-Eastern performances, you have always undoubtedly been
there to support me. Thank you for helping me pursue my passion for
music at the collegiate level. To my brothers J.D. and Charlie, thank you
for listening to me practice in our living room, listening when I want to
rant about something music-related, and everything in between. You guys
have always kept me grounded and on track.
And finally, to everyone attending my recital today, thank you and I hope
you enjoy!
Camille Saint-Sans
(1835 1921)
I. Allegretto
II. Allegro animato
III. Lento
IV. Molto allegro
Roy Hakes, piano
Intermission
The Firebird
Round Dance of the Princesses
Igor Stravinsky
(1882 1971)
Arr. Sam Raphling
Leonard Bernstein
(1918 1990)
I. Grazioso
II. Andantino
Roy Hakes, piano
Black
Marc Mellits
(1966 present)
Dr. Kathy Mulcahy, bass clarinet
PROGRAM NOTES
Clarinet Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 167
Camille Saint-Sans
During Saint-Sans last year of life, he conceived the idea of composing a
sonata for each of the woodwind instruments. The three sonatas that he
completed before passing were for clarinet, oboe, and bassoon, which SaintSans described in a letter to a friend as the otherwise neglected
instruments. He had intended to write an additional three sonatas for three
more wind instruments, however he was unable to complete this goal. The
Clarinet Sonata in E-Flat Major was dedicated to Auguste Perier, a player of
astounding technical ability. Saint-Sans used both humorous and pastoral
elements in this composition, in a style comparable to his French colleagues
Honegger and Milhaud. All three of his woodwind sonatas skillfully integrate
the piano part in such a way that displays the character and versatility of each
instrument. The spare, evocative, classical lines, lingering melodies, and
formal structures underscore these ideals of the neoclassical movement.
Tuthill, Burnet C. "Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano: Annotated Listings."
Journal of Research in Music Education 20, no. 3 (1972): 30828. http://www.jstor.org/stable/3343885.
Black
Marc Mellits
One of the leading composers of his generation, Marc Mellits works are
performed hundreds of times throughout the world each year. His duet
Black has been performed nearly 1,000 times since its premiere. The
composers unique style includes driving rhythms, soaring lyricism, and
colorful orchestrations. His compositional style is commonly thought of as
miniaturist, with most of his works comprised of short, contrasting section,
but always has a sense of forward motion.
Griesgraber, S. (., & Ricat, K. (. (2002). Guitar power: An interview with Marc Mellits.
Guitar Review, (124),
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