Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p><em>Event Horizon</em> depicts a spectacular and somewhat violent cosmic light display. This piece uses compositional techniques championed by composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Paul Hindemith. These techniques include use of linear tonality, limited pitch collections, split thirds and non-functional triads, contrasting sections of tension and repose, chromatic consonance, and directional lines that move toward prepared pitches. Such techniques make it possible to maintain a relatively tonal language while not relying heavily on traditional harmonic progression. <em>Event Horizon</em> is written for full orchestra, including one piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, one tuba, timpani, one percussion, piano, and strings.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Music (MM)
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Open Access Thesis
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Music and Dance
- Year dc:date.available
- 2013
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Joshua, Samuel
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Anthony Iannaccone, Ph.D., Chair
- Gary Pedersen, Ph.D.
- Willard Zirk, Ph.D.
Subjects
dc:subject × 2Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://commons.emich.edu/theses/458
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1828