| The goal of this project was to create an original symphonic piece that successfully combines contrasting sections by using similar methods and thematic elements throughout. The following document outlines the progression of these methods and thematic elements as they appear in Symphonic Poem No.1. This composition has a duration of approximately eleven minutes, and is designed for piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, english horn, two clarinets, bass clarinet, two bassoons, contrabassoon, four french horns, two trumpets, two trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, two auxiliary percussionists, and strings. The cyclical form of this piece has been disguised by the fact that there are no consistently repeated sections, but rather a broad use of recurring ideas and techniques. Analysis and specific examples have been provided in order to further support the argument that Symphonic Poem No. 1 is a successful unification of contrasting sections. |
