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Abstract: Cope (2012-2013) is a composition for a chamber ensemble of eight instrumentalists, a conductor, and stereo fixed electronics. Writing this piece allowed me to experiment with composing for a larger group than I had previously, and served as a vehicle for exploring the fusion of live and electronic sonic textures. Aesthetically, the piece represents a link between my diverse stylistic in... read moreterests. As the first piece that I have written for an ensemble of this size, it was an incredible learning experience in terms of orchestration, instrumental writing, and the controlling of logistics surrounding the use of a computer with a live ensemble. In this paper, I examine the inception of the work and several elements of the composition that I feel are important to its identity. I discuss composers who have influenced my compositional voice, the compositional processes itself, the musical language I employed, the process of integrating live and electronic sounds, and the potential future life of Cope beyond its current instrumentation and form.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2013.
Submitted to the Dept. of Music.
Advisor: John McDonald.
Committee: Joseph Auner, and Janet Schmalfeldt.
Keyword: Music.read less
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