The Flugelhorn:

Abstract

Abstract

Title of Dissertation: The Flugelhorn: A Versatile Instrument for Interchangeable Repertoire

Aunna V. Marzen, Doctor of Musical Arts, 2025

Dissertation directed by: Distinguished University Professor, Chris Gekker, School of Music

The concept of interchangeable repertoire is not a new idea to the music industry. Musicians from all backgrounds have chosen to perform repertoire from instruments that are not their own and often find success in doing so. The primary objective to this recording and dissertation project was to highlight the abilities of an instrument that deserves to be used in other diverse contexts beyond the standard jazz band and brass band settings. The flugelhorn not only processes a special ability to be diverse in what it can accomplish musically but also has a unique historic relationship to the euphonium and the saxhorn family. Taking advantage of the flugelhorn’s versatility, this project celebrates its ability to execute intricate euphonium repertoire and therefore adding additional repertoire the instrument’s classical perspective. Works include Sonata for Flugelhorn and Piano by Carson Cooman, “Psalm” from Two Portraits by Joseph Turrin, Sonata no. 1 for Trumpet and Piano, “Sonata for Heroes,” Movement II. With Integrity, by Marcus S. Grant, Fantasia, by Gordon Jacob, Suite for Horn and Piano, by Alec Wilder, and Concertino for Euphonium and Concert Band by Rolf Wilhelm.