Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Winter 1973
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Music
Committee Chair
Robert M. Panerio
Second Committee Member
Russell G. Ross
Third Committee Member
Bert A. Christianson
Abstract
"The Columbia River Suite" is a five movement composition relating the river's physical and geographical qualities to man's struggle for purpose in life. Program notes accompanying the composition aid in simulating desired interest and understanding.
The covering paper presents helpful materials as definitions of terms used and brief histories of: the symphony orchestra, the orchestral suite, the cyclical principle and programmatic music. Also a brief analysis presents representative excerpts of compositional devices utilized to bind the movement together.
Recommended Citation
Kelly, Glenn Theodore, ""The Columbia River Suite" An Original Composition for Orchestra" (1973). All Master's Theses. 2130.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/2130