▼ This document studies a generation of students of Canadian pedagogue John Jacob Weinzweig (1913-2006) who have written for the flute. R. Harry Freedman (1922-2005), Harry Somers (1925-1999), R Murray Schafer (b.1933), Srul Irving Glick (1934-2002) and Robert Aitken (b.1939) have all contributed substantial works to the canon of Canadian flute repertory. The purpose of this document is to show the artistic aims and scope of these composer’s works, exploring their respective approaches to writing for the flute. By synthesizing analytic and aesthetic approaches to composition and through the study of available literary history and criticism this document will broaden the perspective on Canadian flute literature. Pieces to be examined in detail include: Harry Freedman, Soliloquy (1971); Harry Somers, Etching from the Vollard Suite (1964); R. Murray Schafer, Sonatina (1958); Srul Irving Glick, Sonata for Flute and Piano (1983) and Robert Aitken, Icicle (1977). Advisors/Committee Members: Scott, L.

▼ Early twentieth-century composer Hugo Kauder set out to revolutionize the course of classical music composition through the fusion of modern and fifteenth- and sixteenth-century compositional devices. His natural approach to melodic writing, based on the harmonic overtone series, includes omitting bar lines in his scores, writing segmental non-modulating passages, employing frequent recitation tones, and exploiting long unobstructed phrases. The use of his double scale, pentatonicism, eastern elements, and folk melodies and rhythms add a spice to the otherwise holistic sonorities. Described as “Neo-Medieval” and “Hindemith-like,” Kauder compositions not only offer a unique addition to a recital program, but often provide a musical style of which flutists rarely have the opportunity to study or perform. This document will analyze Hugo Kauder’s compositional style, techniques, and influences evident in his chamber works for flute. The perfomer’s editions of the Trio No. 2 for Flute, Oboe, and Horn, the Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano, and the Trio for Flute, Horn, and Piano help to illustrate the hurdles in playing these pieces and facilitate solutions that enable successful performances. Advisors/Committee Members: Garner, Bradley.