PRESENTATION

Nick McDermot

Friday, May 17, 2024

11:30 A.M. Choral Rehearsal Hall
Moore Musical Arts Center

Program

John Boda’s "Sonatina" in the 21st Century

An examination of John Boda’s "Sonatina for Euphonium and Synthesizer," the first published electro-acoustic work for the euphonium, detailing the piece’s history and its place within the greater electro-acoustic euphonium genre. This presentation will detail how the synthesizer accompaniment has changed throughout the years through remastering and advances in audio technology, will compare the synthesizer accompaniment to the unpublished piano reduction arranged by Dr. Boda himself, and will provide a performance guide and sound equipment set-up for the modern performer.

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Nick McDermott is a DMA student in euphonium performance at the University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music. A Wisconsin native, he holds a master's degree in trombone and euphonium performance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and a bachelor’s in instrumental music education from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. Prior to his doctorate at CCM, Nick was a United States Army Musician, and served as a member of “Fort Sam’s Own” 323rd Army Band at Fort Sam Houston, TX, and as a member of the 10th Mountain Division Band at Fort Drum, NY. Outside his doctoral work, Nick is an active composer and arranger, and freelances in the Cincinnati area.

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Updated: 05/14/2024 11:11AM