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First Advisor

Diane Barger

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Committee Members

Carolyn Barber, Charles O'Connor, John Bailey

Department

Music

Date of this Version

4-22-2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Citation

A dissertation presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the University of Nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Doctor of Musical Arts

Major: Music

Under the supervision of Professor Diane Barger

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 2026

Comments

Copyright 2026, JoAnne Lundahl. Used by permission

Abstract

Jenni Brandon’s Chansons de la nature pour la clarinette presents the clarinet as a narrating voice, guiding listeners through seven movements inspired by Aesop’s fables as retold by Jean de La Fontaine. This document traces the work’s evolution from its original publication for unaccompanied clarinet to its later adaptation for clarinet and digital delay pedal, examining the influences that shaped the piece and the compositional traits that define Brandon’s style, including her use of motives, range, meter, and formal design. Drawing on interviews with Brandon and clarinetist Christopher Mothersole, it outlines the history of both versions and establishes a foundation for the movement-by-movement analysis and performance guide that follows. Considerations related to motivic development and the technical requirements of performing the delay-pedal version are also addressed. The study aims to aid performers and deepen understanding of Chansons de la nature, underscoring its importance within Brandon’s compositional catalogue.

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