UC San Diego

This Master's thesis is a document that accompanies my Master's Contrabass Recitals, which took place on October 1, 1998, and May 28, 1999 at the University of California, San Diego. These recitals consisted of "Homage a Walter" by J.S. Bach, "The Old King's Lament" by N. Maw, "Concerto in E-flat" by J.B. Vanhal, "Abolone" by J. McNalley, "Failing" by T. Johnson, "Grand Duo" by G. Bottesini, "Pavane pour une Infant Defunte" by M. Ravel, "Adagio for Strings" by S. Barber, and "Childrens' Song no. 7" by C. Corea. This thesis consists of short paragraphs introducing the works included in the October performance to the listener, a synopsis of the May recital, and a relevant research paper. Recordings of these performances were made by the University of California, San Diego for inclusion in the Mandeville Special Collections Library.