Date of Award
1-1-2010
Document Type
Campus Access Dissertation
Department
School of Music
Sub-Department
Conducting
First Advisor
Larry D. Wyatt
Abstract
William Averitt's "Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to St. Matthew" combines dramatic scenes and hymns that explore the Passion setting tradition in an American context. The composer forges a unique connection with the text, early American shape note hymns, and contemporary harmonic language. A theoretical analysis describes the harmonic structure of the twelve scenes and the use of shape note hymns as chorales through structural and melodic adaptations. Conducting considerations, composer biography and information on the work's origin are included.
Rights
© 2010, Jennifer J. Adam
Recommended Citation
Adam, J. J.(2010). William Averitt's "Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to St. Matthew": An Analysis With Conducting Considerations. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/123