The Seven Wonders: A Collaboratively Composed Work for Tuba and PercussionJoshua Biere Doctor of Musical Arts: Tuba Performance ABSTRACT The Doctoral Performance and Research submitted by Joshua Biere under the direction of Tom Curry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Musical Arts consists of the following: I. Written Project: “The Seven Wonders: A Collaboratively Composed Work for Tuba and Percussion” This document is a companion piece to the commissioned work. The document explores the backgrounds of each collaborator and provides stylistic and structural analysis of each movement of the piece. Recording techniques, performance choices, and collaborative strategies are discussed as they pertain to the creation of the work. This document aims to serve as a style guide and source for program notes in future performances. II. Solo and Chamber Recital, Collins Recital Hall, 4/29/2021 Sonata for Flute in Eb major, BWV 1031- JS Bach (CPE Bach)Tuba Sonata, A. Plog Get it! for Bassoon and Cajon, G. Koshinski Ludus, V. Nelhybel Horn Trio in Eb Major Op. 40, J. Brahms III. Solo Recital, Collins Recital Hall, 11/23/2021 Capriccio for Solo Tuba, K. PendereckiLamento, S. Gubaidalina Sonata for Cello and Piano in g minor Op. 19, S. Rachmaninoff IV. Chamber Recital, Collins Recital Hall, 3/26/2022 Ignition, K. DayTriangles, J. Stevens L’historie du Tango, A. Piazzola “And What Rough Beast…” M. Satterwhite V. Concerto with UW Symphony Orchestra, Mead Witter Concert Hall, 2/14/2023 Landskap, T. Lundquist VI. Lecture Recital Collins Recital Hall 4/20/2023 “The Seven Wonders: A Collaboratively Composed Work for Tuba and Percussion” An exploration of the collaborative composition process which includes a stylistic and formal analysis of the new work, pertinent biographical information on the composers and collaborators, and a discussion of collaborative strategies in creating the performance and recording. The lecture was followed by the world premiere of the work.