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
Wolek, Krzystof
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Ogden, Allison
Committee Member
Ogden, Allison
Committee Member
Lloyd, Kimcherie
Author's Keywords
composition; soprano; ensemble; music
Abstract
Loneliness has been experienced since ancient times, but all were made acutely aware of the need for social interaction during the long periods of lockdown during 2020 and 2021. on the subject of loneliness draws inspiration from a variety of texts which examine the complex effects of loneliness from emotional, scientific, and spiritual viewpoints. Redactions and rearrangements of these texts form a new narrative which does not always follow a linear form or work toward a clear goal. The speaker’s internal dialogue formed from the disparate texts reflects the impact of loneliness on the music itself; only in retrospect do these jumbled thoughts come together.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Isaac Raymond, "on the subject of loneliness." (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3890.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/3890
