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Pneuma is a piece for small chamber symphony with a prominent flute part. It explores timbral resources of the flute in relation to the ensemble, as well as harmonic and motivic resources inherent in a central, expanding melodic idea. This idea, a rising line paired with its falling inversion, forms the basis for the entire composition, being presented in a variety of modalities. Formally, the work is divided into four parts: "Exposition," with introduction, central theme, and transition; a loud, fast "Bells section," also with transition; a "Dance" with conflicting themes in harp and ensemble; and a "Recapitulation," featuring a metric expansion and re-ordering of themes.
A Thesis submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Advisory Committee
Ladislav Kubik, Professor Directing Thesis; Clifton Callender, Committee Member; Mark Wingate, Committee Member.
Publisher
Florida State University
Identifier
FSU_migr_etd-7538
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