Graduate Studies

 

First Advisor

Hans Sturm

Degree Name

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

Department

Music (Double Bass Performance)

Date of this Version

12-2024

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 of Doctor of Musical Arts

Major: Music (Double Bass Performance)

Under the supervision of Professor Hans Sturm

Lincoln, Nebraska, December 2024

Comments

Copyright 2024, Javier Alejandro Barreto Olaya. Used by permission

Abstract

This document presents a study on the double bass as a solo instrument within traditional Colombian music, a tradition in which it has generally been relegated to accompaniment functions. I have commissioned three original works by Colombian composers, the integration of traditional genres, including sanjuanero, caña, danza, guabina, and llanero Airs, with modern compositional approaches. The commissioned pieces expand the solo repertoire of the double bass and highlight its potential and ability to adapt to traditional musical contexts. The lack of original repertoire for solo double bass in Colombian music is also addressed, integrating the commissioned pieces. The contribution of this work includes the educational implications of this approach, suggesting that a broader repertoire could positively transform the development of double bassists, allowing for more versatile and creative development. This pedagogical change would enrich performers' technical and musical skills, while also promoting a better understanding and appreciation of Colombian musical heritage. Finally, the commissioned of these works seeks to contribute to the repertoire of the double bass and helps to invite composers to combine tradition and modernity for new works.

Advisor: Hans Sturm

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