CHARLES SHADLE (b. 1960)The Hills of Dawn (2012)

Vocal Repertoire for the Twenty-First Century, Volume 2 ◽

10.1093/oso/9780199390960.003.0064 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 206-209

Author(s):

Jane Manning

Keyword(s):

Native American ◽

Personal Style ◽

Short Cycle ◽

Standard Notation ◽

Introductory Note ◽

American Poet ◽

American Composer ◽

Romantic Music ◽

Opening And Closing

This chapter focuses on American composer Charles Shadle’s The Hills of Dawn (2012). This beautifully-written short cycle ought to be snapped up eagerly by young artists in particular. It is a perfect length for a recital. The range is tailored to accommodate a light voice, and occasional deep notes do not require powerful projection. Shadle successfully blends elements of English and American post-Romantic music, with an occasional nudge towards Hindemithian neoclassicism, to forge a thoroughly fresh and engaging personal style. The music flows spontaneously and motivic connections between the songs create a feeling of unity, with the piano’s introductions and postludes helping to establish mood and character. Three short middle movements are framed by more substantial opening and closing songs. Standard notation is employed, without key signatures. In an introductory note, the composer reveals a deep, personal affinity with the texts, which he sets with care and sensitivity. The five chosen poems by Native American poet Alexander Lawrence Posey are assembled ‘to suggest the passage from dawn to dusk on a mid-summer’s day’.

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WILLIAM ALWYN (1905–1985)Mirages (1970)

Vocal Repertoire for the Twenty-First Century, Volume 1 ◽

10.1093/oso/9780199391028.003.0004 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 10-13

Author(s):

Jane Manning

Keyword(s):

Musical Style ◽

Twelve Tone ◽

Concert Music ◽

Standard Notation ◽

Wide Range ◽

Fine Control ◽

Opening And Closing ◽

Dramatic Voice

This chapter looks at William Alwyn’s cycle Mirages. It argues that Alwyn’s concert music should not be overlooked in light of his prolific career. After all, almost every one of the six settings of this cycle is a tour de force for both singer and pianist. Substantial opening and closing movements frame briefer, contrasting songs. The piece suits a dramatic voice capable of a wide range of timbres, and with fine control of vibrato and dynamics. A compelling stage presence will become vital in the performance of this piece. The chapter shows how this musical style is a modernist ‘take’ on romanticism, with standard notation employed. Furthermore, Alwyn used a personal compositional discipline as an alternative to twelve-tone serialism, and was not averse to dissonance.

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Geoffrey Poole: an introductory note on his music

Tempo ◽

10.1017/s0040298200020933 ◽

1983 ◽

pp. 12-19

Author(s):

Andrew Burn

Keyword(s):

Personal Style ◽

Major Work ◽

Introductory Note

Like his contemporaries Nigel Osborne and John Casken, Geoffrey Poole (born 1949) is among the most promising voices of his generation. Yet he is not so well known as either of them—despite commissions from the BBC, Hallé, and Kings' Singers, the recording of a major work, many broadcasts, and his winning the Clements Prize and a Radcliffe Award. Possibly this situation arose because Poole didn't gain a publishing contract early in his career, but that has had its advantages since it allowed him the opportunity to develop his personal style away from the limelight.

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Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity. By David Hurst Thomas. Pp. 326. (Basic Books, New York, 2000.) £17.99, ISBN 0-465-09224-1, hardback.

Journal of Biosocial Science ◽

10.1017/s0021932003255504 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 625-626

Author(s):

Laura Peers

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Native American ◽

American Identity ◽

Native American Identity

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Fostering the Literacy of indigenous Elementary School-Age Children

Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations ◽

10.1044/cds15.1.5 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 5-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Diane Frome Loeb ◽

Kathy Redbird

Keyword(s):

Native American ◽

Indigenous People ◽

Culturally Sensitive ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

School Age Children ◽

School Age ◽

Reading Curriculum ◽

Authentic Materials ◽

Elementary School Age ◽

Values And Beliefs

Abstract Purpose: In this article, we describe the existing literacy research with school-age children who are indigenous. The lack of data for this group of children requires speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to use expert opinion from indigenous and non-indigenous people to develop culturally sensitive methods for fostering literacy skills. Method: We describe two available curricula developed by indigenous people that are available, which use authentic materials and embed indigenous stories into the learning environment: The Indian Reading Series and the Northwest Native American Reading Curriculum. We also discuss the importance of using cooperative learning, multisensory instruction, and increased holistic emphasis to create a more culturally sensitive implementation of services. We provide an example of a literacy-based language facilitation that was developed for an indigenous tribe in Kansas. Conclusion: SLPs can provide services to indigenous children that foster literacy skills through storytelling using authentic materials as well as activities and methods that are consistent with the client's values and beliefs.

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