Milburn, Ellsworth2009-06-042009-06-041989Schaer, Carl Henry. "Symphonic Overture. (Original composition); (Overture)." (1989) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13414">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13414</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13414Symphonic Overture is a ten minute work for an orchestra consisting of pairs of winds, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, and strings. The overall structure is ABA', where B starts at the Molto Allegro in measure 76, and A' begins at Tempo I in measure 211. Section A is slow to moderate in tempo, while B is fast and energetic. The piece begins with a dialogue between percussion and strings, with the strings gradually unfolding a twelve note row. The B section contains two new themes, both of which are developed by imitation. The A' section restates the themes of the A section in a varied and fragmented form. These themes appear in the reverse order, giving the whole piece an arch structure. (Abstract shortened with permission of author.)66 p.application/pdfengCopyright 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.MusicThesisThesis Music 1989 Schaer