Shadow in light

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dc.contributor.advisorMilburn, Ellsworthen_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberCooper, Paulen_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberKurtzman, Jeffreyen_US
dc.creatorMartin, Andreaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:31:49Zen_US
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:31:49Zen_US
dc.date.issued1984en_US
dc.description.abstractShadow in Light is a composition for full orchestra that explores the variation principle. The primary motivation is the continuous evolution of two themes within a large time frame. While the overall structure is ABACABA, the C section may be further divided into 3 B sections to yield a structure of AB1A1B2B3B3JA2B1A. The tonal areas and timing in minutes for each major section are shown below. Melodicaily, the work integrates two different themes. Theme 1 is a melody based on thirds that occurs in the A sections. Theme 2 is a 12 tone row with a quartal orientation that provides the basis of the variations. Appearing in the B sections, this theme has several manifestations. The first quote occurs in measure 17 as pillar chords that separate major sections (2.1). The next variant appears as a harp solo in measure 25 (2.2), followed by a horn solo in measure 34 (2.3). The flute solo in measure 97 (2.4) and the vibraphone solo in measure 138 (2.5) represent other variations. As the work progresses, the thematic variants are subject to further mutation. Harmonically, the interval sets of the two themes generate a rich spectrum of combinations. With regard to orchestration, the use of chamber ensemble and solo playing is explored against a changing background of orchestral colors.en_US
dc.format.digitalOriginreformatted digitalen_US
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dc.identifier.callnoThesis Music 1984 Martinen_US
dc.identifier.citationMartin, Andrea. "Shadow in light." (1984) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104795">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104795</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.digitalRICE2433en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104795en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.titleShadow in lighten_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentMusicen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineMusicen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Musicen_US
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