Performance Portfolio Jamie Hood DMA 2020

Hood, JM

Abstract

This DMA portfolio contains materials and a written critical commentary relating to
the work I have completed towards a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance Degree
at the University of Salford, Manchester, UK.
The genesis of this study was first born of an observation that Salvation Army cornet
soloists today were still playing many of the same solos that had been played for
many years, with the risk of solos becoming musically stale to the performers.
Secondly, many players today do not have the luxury of being accompanied by a
band or an exceptional pianist and so being able to provide brand new repertoire
with accompaniment tracks, as well as established solos with a piano
accompaniment, was important.
The research is an exploration of how the cornet, flugelhorn and trumpet as a solo
instrument within the ministry of The Salvation Army church can be presented in
new and varied musical settings and environments. I also hope this approach will
potentially create more varied performance opportunities and possibly attract a
wider range of listeners.
This work explores repertoire that is innovative and fresh. This is presented through
commissions by world-renowned composers such as Stephen Bulla, Dr Kenneth
Downie and Eric Alexander, adaptations of existing repertoire, premières and
commercial recordings. The work also endeavors to ensure that the new repertoire
output is widely available and accessible for cornet and trumpet players worldwide by
working alongside music publishers with an international reputation and distribution
facilities.
In addition, the portfolio compilation contains:
a) Copies of excerpts of parts and featured pieces;
b) Published reviews and critical evaluations of the performances on premières;
c) The public lecture recital and live recording;
This submission adds significant new works to the Salvation Army cornet/trumpet
player’s possible repertoire and explores new areas of artistic output, which I hope
other performers and composers will continue to develop in future. This is
represented through the CD projects and the première performances. The project
shows my various facets across this submission, which illustrates how I am an ambassador of the cornet, flugelhorn and trumpet. I have been involved in the
project on various levels, not just as a solo performer, but also as a recording artist,
executive producer, editor, and in writing programme notes and hand-outs.

Citation

Hood, J. Performance Portfolio Jamie Hood DMA 2020. (Thesis). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Dec 17, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 17, 2020
• Award Date: Nov 1, 2020