Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
5-2022
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.M.
Department
Music Composition
Degree Program
Music with a concentration in Music Composition, MM
Committee Chair
Ogden, Allison
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Wolek, Krzysztof
Committee Member
Wolek, Krzysztof
Committee Member
Carithers, Kirsten
Author's Keywords
Music composition; experimental music; opera; contemporary music; voice; horror
Abstract
After receiving news that his mother’s cancer has taken a turn for the worse, Brian must face the inevitability of her passing. He refuses to let her go without a fight, however, and attempts to buy time with rituals and strange objects from his eccentric, late family. But dark and mysterious things begin to lurk around their home, and Brian sees what comes of attempting to ward off death. An encounter with a strange figure forces Brian to face his inability to let go of what he cannot control. This work is adapted by the composer from Travis Brown’s short story of the same name with the kind permission of the author. Duration: c. 25’ Scene I: 5’30” Scene II: 3’00” Scene III: 5’30” Scene IV: 7’30” Epilogue: 3’30”
Recommended Citation
Jones, Tanner, "Maria on the moon: a chamber opera." (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3884.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/3884
