Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
5-2017
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.M.
Department
Music Composition
Degree Program
Music with a concentration in Music Composition, MM
Committee Chair
Rouse, Steve
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Wolek, Krzysztof
Committee Member
Wolek, Krzysztof
Committee Member
Lloyd, Kimcherie
Author's Keywords
Instrumental; music; bible; saxophone; lowery
Abstract
Genesis is a two-movement work for full orchestra that depicts the Creation and Flood story. These two stories are an inverse of each other, one of beginnings, and the other of endings. The idea of creation is portrayed musically through the stacking and building of various motives presented throughout the piece to create a musical "world". Those motives and ideas are then scattered, distorted, and further fragmented to show the utter destruction of creation. Ultimately this piece is about the power and grace of God, and His plan through it all.
Recommended Citation
Lowery, Zachary Dwight, "Genesis : for orchestra." (2017). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2641.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/2641
