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Gwyneth Walker: An Annotated Bio-Bibliography of Selected Works for Mixed Chorus

Schnipke, Richard L.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1228139768

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2008, Doctor of Musical Arts, Ohio State University, Music.
Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) is one of the most prolific American choral composers living and writing today, having composed over 150 works for chorus as well as numerous works for solo voice, orchestra, band, chamber ensembles, and other solo instruments. Walker’s music is truly reflective of the American spirit and has been compared to that of Aaron Copland. Her works are performed frequently by ensembles across the country and have become staples of contemporary choral repertoire. This document serves as a practical guide for choral directors interested in programming Walker’s music. It surveys all of Walker’s works for mixed chorus that are categorized as unaccompanied, with piano, and with organ. These ninety-five pieces represent works that choruses could utilize with readily available forces, as most choruses have regular access to an accompanist. The description of the works is presented in the form of an annotated bibliography and includes information pertaining to vocal ranges, vocal and technical demands, basic musical elements, and difficulty level. The document also includes general and biographical information about Walker, as well as overall musical observations, supplemented by responses gleaned from a conversation between the author and the composer.
Hilary Apfelstadt, PhD (Advisor)
Russel Mikkelson, DMA (Committee Member)
Richard Blatti, MM (Committee Member)
Timothy Gerber, PhD (Committee Member)
Keith Bedford, PhD (Committee Member)
217 p.
Fine Arts; Music; Music Education
Gwyneth Walker; contemporary American composer; American choral music; works for mixed chorus; annotated bibliography

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  • Schnipke, R. L. (2008). Gwyneth Walker: An Annotated Bio-Bibliography of Selected Works for Mixed Chorus [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1228139768

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Schnipke, Richard. Gwyneth Walker: An Annotated Bio-Bibliography of Selected Works for Mixed Chorus. 2008. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1228139768.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Schnipke, Richard. "Gwyneth Walker: An Annotated Bio-Bibliography of Selected Works for Mixed Chorus." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1228139768

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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