The valley of Gibeon : a composition for orchestra

Author

Jesse M. Ayers

Date of Award

8-1980

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Music

Major Professor

John A Lennon

Abstract

The Valley of Gibeon is a musical composition for full orchestra which is divided into three main divisions and which has a duration of about nine minutes. The basis of the composition is a seven-note model which is used to control various compositional parameters, among which are the formal structure, the tonal organization, and the harmonic structure. By deriving these parameters from a common source, they should exhibit a high degree of relatedness which should give the composition unity. This composition also contains experimentation with notational devices, independent tempos, and "atmospheric" music.

Recommended Citation

Ayers, Jesse M., "The valley of Gibeon : a composition for orchestra. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1980.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/15346