College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 16:51:56
Major
Music
Honors Course
7500-498
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Music
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2021
Abstract
This project will be a presentation of the research, processes, and results of composing two etudes for the tenor steelpan. The difficulty and applications of the accompanying etudes vary, but they are primarily intended for high school students or intermediate pannists. The purpose of this research project is twofold: to provide a brief description of the history of the steelpan and its integration into the United States education system in order to illustrate the need for original compositions and to serve as a guide to the teaching process of each composition provided. This paper will also give a detailed explanation of the emulation process in composing original exercises for the instrument as well as the technique and prior musical knowledge required to perform each etude. Although the research paper itself is not intended for students, it will aid in the teaching of the steelpan and will be used as a supplement for beginning pan educators.
Research Sponsor
Matt Dudack
First Reader
Dr. Larry D. Snider
Second Reader
Dr. Brooks Toliver
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Marc Reed
Recommended Citation
Manes, Lilith, "A Study of the Steel Pan: A Guide to Two Tenor Pan Etudes" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1448.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1448
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Music Education Commons, Music Pedagogy Commons, Music Performance Commons, Music Practice Commons