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University of North Texas

Clockwork Plums

Abstract

dc:description

Based on a story by Joshua Forehand with additional lyrics by Joshua Bradford, Clockwork Plums is an original musical work that integrates techniques and ideas from composers and different cultures. The accompanying essay about the work includes a summary of the story, "Clockwork Plums," some historical background covering 30 years of pop music, an analysis focusing on the use of African and Reichian compositional devices, and discussion about controlled improvisation and use of the voice as compositional tools. The music consists of three sections scored for 5 voices (lead male vocalist and SATB), flute (doubling tenor saxophone), Bb clarinet (doubling baritone saxophone), violin, cello, piano, electronic keyboard, electric guitar, electric bass, drum set, and percussion.

Degree

thesis:*
Grantor dc:publisher
University of North Texas
Year dc:date
2004

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Bradford, Joshua
Contributors dc:contributor
  • McTee, Cindy, 1953-
  • Snider, Jeffrey
  • Rovan, Joseph

Subjects

dc:subject × 6

Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • Public
  • Copyright
  • Bradford, Joshua
  • Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
Language dc:language
English

Identifiers

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Identifier
oclc: 57203309
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4534/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc4534
OAI identifier oai:identifier
info:ark/67531/metadc4534

Chain of custody

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Base URL
digital.library.unt.edu/oai/
Last updated
2026-07-24
Source record
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citation

Bradford, Joshua. Clockwork Plums. University of North Texas, 2004. https://doi.org/10.12794/metadc4534