Date Approved
2008
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department or School
Music and Dance
Committee Member
Dr. Anthony Iannaccone
Committee Member
Dr. C. Nelson Amos
Committee Member
Dr. David Pierce
Abstract
The Missa Brevis displayed and discussed herein is composed for chamber choir, vocal soloists, and a chamber ensemble of nine instrumental performers. This setting of several sections of the Catholic Mass explores a narrative interpretation of that text, using a programmatic compositional approach, through which all parameters of music were systematically planned. The thesis is in two parts. Part One is an analysis of the composition, both in full and movement by movement, with regard to structure, harmonic contour, melodic design, timbral choices, and the compositional process required for its creation. Part Two is the complete original score of the work.
Recommended Citation
Bornfield, Joshua Adam, "Missa Brevis, a work for chamber choir, soloists, and chamber ensemble score and analysis" (2008). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 170.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/170