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Diatomaceous Earth

Handron, Jason Leger
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1558288424122094

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2019, Master of Music (MM), Bowling Green State University, Music Composition.
Diatomaceous Earth is a single-movement work for wind ensemble scored for piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, two B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet, two bassoons, three saxophones (soprano, alto, baritone), four horns, three B-flat trumpets, two trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, three percussionists, piano, and double bass, with no more than one player per part. Structurally, the large-scale form of the composition is inspired by the Kübler-Ross model. More commonly known as the five stages of grief, the Kübler-Ross model is intended to serve as a heuristic device outlining a progression of emotional experiences that occur when one is faced with impending death (e.g., with terminally ill patients). As the experience of dying is unique to each individual, these five stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—typically occur in a non-linear fashion, with the possibility of some stages being omitted altogether. In this sense, the overall trajectory of Diatomaceous Earth is intended to parallel the Kübler-Ross model as the musical character of each section is influenced by the emotional content from one of the five stages. The harmony for the composition is derived from two Z-related hexachords, 6-13 [013467] and 6-42 [012369]. Limited aleatory is an integral component to both the character and musical growth of the composition. In conjunction with the aleatory, development of texture and gesture throughout the composition serves as the driving force for the music, as opposed to traditional melodic material.
Mikel Kuehn, Dr. (Advisor)
Marilyn Shrude, Dr. (Committee Member)
32 p.
Music
contemporary music; composition; aleatory; wind ensemble

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  • Handron, J. L. (2019). Diatomaceous Earth [Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1558288424122094

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Handron, Jason. Diatomaceous Earth. 2019. Bowling Green State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1558288424122094.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Handron, Jason. "Diatomaceous Earth." Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1558288424122094

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