Thesis
Autographs 1928 : Four Songs for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble
(1995)
Abstract
Autographs 1928: Four Songs for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble is a composition of approximately 16 minutes' duration and is scored for mezzo-soprano, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn in F, viola, violoncello, one keyboardist (piano and celesta), and two percussionists (marimba, xylophone, chimes, timpani, bass drum, temple blocks, triangle, and slapstick). The work consists of four songs and four readings with texts from Walls's maternal grandmother's autograph book. The composition opens with a reading and alternates between readings and songs. The music is intended to reflect the playful, tender and humorous nature of the lyrics.
Keywords
- Music,
- Music Composition,
- Composer
Disciplines
Publication Date
Summer August, 1995
Degree
Master of Music
Field of study
Composition
Department
College of Music
Advisor
Martin Mailman
Citation Information
Jay Walls. "Autographs 1928 : Four Songs for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble" (1995) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jay-walls/2/