Date of Award
8-2003
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
Music
First Advisor
C. Curtis-Smith
Second Advisor
Judy Moonert
Third Advisor
Dr. Richard Adams
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra is a three-movement work in the traditional concerto form. The first movement is roughly Sonata-form, the second movement is in essence a set of variations on two mutually derivative melodies over an almost constant rhythmic motive of five eighth-notes, and the third movement is a short through-composed finale based on a quirky, angular melody. The tonal scheme of the concerto is fairly traditional, in that the outer two movements focus on an 'A' tonal center, while the slower middle movement is based on an 'E' tonality. Quintal, extended and added-tone tertian, and mixed cluster-based harmonies are the primary harmonic material of the
work. Various eight-tone scales appear prominently in all three movements. The work scored for a Classical-sized orchestra, with the addition of timpani, two percussionists, and marimba soloist. ;.
Recommended Citation
Blasco, Scott, "Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra" (2003). Masters Theses. 5246.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/5246