First Advisor

Drizhal, Ludek

First Committee Member

Krämer, Reiner

Degree Name

Master of Music

Document Type

Thesis

Date Created

5-7-2026

Department

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

Abstract

The thesis describes the essential parts of the compositional process and how music expresses the individual philosophies of the composer. The goal is not to describe an overarching, and therefore overbearing, ruleset for what makes the compositional process human, but to describe it in relation to personal experience, with the rise of large language models in mind—sprouting from this research, composing a piece of music that reflects both the new electronic music that has now been embedded academically and the centuries-old tradition of performing on analog instruments. “Sull’essere Umani,” the English translation being "On Being Human", was the piece that sprouted from this research and reflection. It combines piano performance with the music software Max 9/Pd, blurring the lines between composer and performer and ultimately offering an impactful, reflective moment for the audience.

Abstract Format

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Language

English

Places

Greeley, Colorado

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by the author.

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