The Library Committee has as one of its objectives the compilation of a comprehensive bibliography of music literature, and a discography of recordings of existing music for double-reed instruments (including solo as well as chamber music performances).
The collection of lists thus far includes periodical articles, books, and titles of master's theses and doctoral dissertations.
Due to space limitations, the Committee is offering for this first issue of the Journal a list of master's theses and doctoral dissertations pertaining to various aspects of knowledge concerning oboe and bassoon and related literature (regarding all woodwinds but may be applied specifically to oboe and bassoon).
The Committee is aware that this list is by no means complete, but it is inclusive of all titles brought to our attention to date. We implore the membership of IDRS to send in titles of scholarly works not listed herein to: Dr. Lawrence Intravaia, School of Music Southern Illinois, Carbondale, Illinois 62901.
Lawrence Intravaia
Chairman, Library Committee
Edlefsen, Blaine E. Symbolization and Articulation of Oboe Tones. Unpublished dissertation, (D.M.A.), University of Rochester, 1966.
Evans, Kenneth Gene. Instructional Materials for the Oboe, 1695-ca. 1800. Unpublished dissertation (Ph.D.) University of Iowa, 1963. Mic. 634734; DA XXIV, 2,765.
Humiston, Robert Groff. A Study of the Oboe Concertos of Alessandro Besozzi and Johann Christian Fischer with a Thematic Index of 201 18th-Century Oboe Concertos Available in Manuscripts of 18th-Century Editions. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.) University of Iowa 1968. LC 69-8748; DA XXIX, 11, 4040-A.
Jackson, Marjorie. The Oboe: A Study of Its Development and Use. Unpublished dissertation (Ed. D.). Columbia University, 1962. MIC. 63-2250; DA XXII,11,4378.
Ledet, David. A Delineation of Oboe Reed Styles Related to the Properties of Timbre and Tone Production With Its Technical Aspects and Pedagogical Implications. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.). University of Rochester, 1960.
Mc Aninch, Daniel A. Technical Problems of the Oboe in the Woodwind Quintet. Unpublished dissertation (D.M.A.). University of Rochester, 1956. UR (EMT)
Sundet, Jerold A. A Study of Manuscript, Out-of-Print, and Currently Published Compositions for Single Oboe or Single Clarinet With Small String Group, ca. 1750-1820. (Research Study No. 1). Unpublished dissertation (Ed.D.). Colorado State College, 1964. LC654780; DA XXIV, 2, 1083.
Toubman, Raymond. The Oboe and Oboe Music in the 18th Century. Unpublished master's thesis. Boston University, 1951.
Bartlett, Loren Wayne. A Survey and Checklist of Representative Eighteenth Century Concertos and Sonatas for Bassoon. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.). University of Iowa, 1961. MIC-615544; DA XXII, 8, 2815.
Beckwith, James. Bassoon Handbook for the Instrumental Supervisor. Unpublished master's thesis. Eastman School of Music 1950.
Douglas, William Leslie. Possibilities of the Bassoon in New Music. Unpublished master's thesis. Yale University, 1968. (A recorded tape is included with this work.)
Gagnon, Noel James. An Investigation of the Lay Contour of Bassoon Reeds and Its Relation to Pitch, Tone Quality, and Response. Unpublished master's thesis. University of Minnesota (Duluth Branch), 1963.
Gibbs, Glendon B., Jr. The Bassoon, An Extremely Underestimated Woodwind. Unpublished thesis for Master of Science degree. Texas A. and I. University, 1970.
Hardisty, Danold Mertz. A Collection of Transcribed and Original Rounds. Arranged for Bassoon Ensembles
Hedlund, Harry Jean. A Study of Certain Representative Compositions for Woodwind Ensembles, ca. 1695-1815. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.) University of Iowa, 1959.
Jones, David. A Physical Analysis of the Tone Quality of the Bassoon. Unpublished master's thesis. University of Kansas, 1956.
Jones, John Paul. A survey, Critical Analysis, and Evaluation of a Selected Group of Private Bassoon Methods Now in Publication. Unpublished master's thesis. Mississippi Southern College, 1964.
Lehman, Paul Robert. The Harmonic Structure of the Tone of the Bassoon. Published dissertation (Ph. D.). University of Michigan, 1962. Published by Berdon Company, Seattle, Washington, 1965. MIC. 63-390; da, xxiii, 5,17334.
Longazo, George. The Bassoon: Its Use in Selected Works of Shostakovitch, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg. Unpublished dissertation (D.M.A.) University of Southern California, 1969. LL 69-19, 385; DA XXX 6,2561-A.
Munsell, Donald Thomas. A Comprehensive Survey of Solo Bassoon Literature Published After ca. 1929. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.). University of Iowa, 1969.
Nelson, Donald William. Bassoon Literature: A Key to Its Evaluation. Unpublished master's thesis. Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University, 1955.
Patterson, John P. Bassoon Reed Variables: A Basis for Reed Selection. Unpublished master's thesis. University of Texas, 1954.
Spencer, William Gilbert. The Teaching of the Bassoon in the High School and College. Unpublished dissertation (Ed. D.). Columbia University, 1968.
Tyree, Ronald Wayne. An Edition for Study and Performance of the Grand Concerto for Bassoon by J. N. Hummel {1778-1837) and Four Sonatas for Bassoon and Keyboard, Opus 26 by J. B. Boismortier {1691-1765?), (Volumes I and II). Unpublished dissertation (Ph.D.). University of Iowa, 1957. MIC. 58-364; DA XVIII, 1,251.
Colman, Leo Russell. An Annotated Bibliography of Woodwind Study Materials Which Deal With Performance Problems Encountered in Contemporary Music. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.). University of Iowa, 1969. LC 704342; DA XXX, 10,4475-A. Q
Csomay, Richard L. Contemporary Woodwind Materials: A Manual Designed to Aid the Woodwind Player in the Performance of New Music. Unpublished dissertation (D . Mus.). Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, 1965.
Dalby, Max Foreman. Psychology and Method in Teaching Woodwind Instruments. Unpublished dissertations (Ed. D.). Utah State University, 1961. MIC. 614925; DA XXII, 6,1918.
Fossner, Alvin Koenig. Significant Changes and Improvements in Certain Woodwind Instruments Since 1860. Unpublished dissertation (Ed. D.). Columbia University, 1969. LC 70-26, 778; DA XXXI, 7,3580-A.
Lewis, Edgar Jay, Jr. The Use of Wind Instruments in 17th-Century Instrumental Music. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.). University of Wisconsin, 1964. LC 643928; DA XXIV, 10,4223.
Merriman, Lyle Clinton. Solos For Unaccompanied Woodwind Instruments: A Checklist of Published Works and Study of Representative Examples. Unpublished dissertation (Ph. D.). University of Iowa, 1963. LC 64-3398; DA XXIV, I I ,4728; JRME, XIV, Spring, 1966.
Warner, Thomas Everett. Indications of Performance Practice in Woodwind Instruction Books of the 17th and 18th Centuries. Unpublished dissertation (Ph.D.). New York University, 1964.