Waves of Light for Chamber Orchestra

Author

Bruce H. Johnson, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

5-2008

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Music

Major

Music

Major Professor

Kenneth Jacobs

Committee Members

Don Pederson, Harold Holloway

Abstract

Waves of Light is a symphonic poem written for chamber orchestra. The piece was written to fulfill a portion of the requirements for a Master of Music Composition degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Inspiration was taken from the healing powers of the ocean. The composition was completed in late March of 2007, but editorial revisions have occurred through March 2008. This paper presents an analysis of Waves of Light. Along with this analysis, there is a reflection upon particular compositions of the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century that have influenced the conception of this work. There is a comparative study of these works with Waves of Light. The parameters of comparison are based upon the musical principles of form, melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, and orchestration.

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Bruce H., "Waves of Light for Chamber Orchestra. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2008.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/389