Type of Document	Treatise
Author	Fay, Matthew William
Author's Email Address	mwf04c@fsu.edu
URN	etd-07152010-153253
Title	Gordon Jacob: A Background and Study of His Works for Wind Octet
Degree	Doctor of Musical Arts
Department	Music, College of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Jeffrey Keesecker Committee Chair Patrick Meighan Committee Member Richard Clary Committee Member James Mathes University Representative
Keywords	Gordon Jacob Wind Octet Serenade Divertimento Orchestraion
Date of Defense	2010-06-28
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Gordon Jacob’s compositions include a wide variety of works, from unaccompanied solos to symphonies for orchestra. Jacob has become best known for his compositions for solo wind instruments. Previous studies of his music have focused on a single instrument, such as oboe, or works for large groups of instruments, such as wind ensembles. Jacob’s works for chamber winds, however, have received little attention thus far. This treatise explores and analyzes Jacob’s works for wind octet. This exploration takes three distinct directions. First, Jacob’s life is discussed, with attention paid to his contribution to wind instruments, specifically chamber music. Second, Jacob’s writings on music are covered with attention paid to how and why Jacob composed music for wind instruments. Lastly, Jacob’s three wind octets are analyzed with attention paid towards his exceptional skill composing for chamber winds. The wind octets offer an opportunity for performers to play music by a skilled composer for wind instruments. In addition, the audience is given the opportunity to hear music that both charms and moves the listener. Studying how and why Jacob created these works provides valuable insight into the care and craftsmanship with which these works for chamber winds were created.
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