Date Created

5-2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Music

Department

College of Performing and Visual Arts, Music, Music Student Work

First Advisor

Elwood, Paul, 1958-

Abstract

Thai traditional music can be separated into four major styles as based on each region of Thailand. Although the music is pentatonic (anhemitonic), each style differs in sonority, rhythm, and melody. Western art music, especially the music of the 20th century, employs a wide range of compositional techniques that can be utilized with traditional Thai music to create new sounds. This thesis composition, “Thai Suite,” in four-movements for wind ensemble, with analysis, demonstrates how traditional Thai music can be integrated into contemporary Western compositional practices through the medium of the modern wind ensemble.

Keywords

Musical scores; Musical compositions; Wind ensembles

Extent

47 pages

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by the author.

Digital Origin

Born digital

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