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RICE UNIVERSITY Linear Motion for Wind Ensemble by Kenneth David Stewart A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE Master of Music APPROVED, THESIS COMMITTEE: OJ^

1 RICE UNIVERSITY Linear Motion for Wind Ensemble by Kenneth David Stewart A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE Master of Music APPROVED, THESIS COMMITTEE: OJ^ KarirVAl-Zand, Assoc&te Professor of Composition and Theory Arthur Gottschalk, Profj/ssor, Chair of Composition and Theory ^Z Pierre Jalbera Associate Professor of Composition and Theory HOUSTON, TEXAS JANUARY 2010

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ABSTRACT Linear Motion for Wind Ensemble by Kenneth David Stewart Linear Motion explores a persistent ostinato figure throughout its entirety.

3 ABSTRACT Linear Motion for Wind Ensemble by Kenneth David Stewart Linear Motion explores a persistent ostinato figure throughout its entirety. Such through-composed use of a perpetual rhythmic pattern establishes contact with a Baroque Prelude or Toccata. Sometimes the ostinato dominates the texture whereas at other times it provides background atmosphere. The slow harmonic rhythm provides a spacious context for the exploration of textural and rhythmic details. Scored for woodwinds, brass, percussion and four double basses; the work roughly conforms to a standard wind ensemble instrumentation but calls for the double basses in order to provide a uniquely dark and dense coloring. The music's predominate mood is one of youthful energy and restlessness.

4 Linear Motion for Wind Ensemble Kenneth David Stewart 2009

Linear Motion for Wind Ensemble Instrumentation Piccolo (8ve Higher) 2 Flutes 2 Oboes English Horn in F 2 Clarinets in Bb Bass Clarinet in Bb 2 Bassoons Contrabassoon (8ve Lower) 4 Horns in F 3

5 Linear Motion for Wind Ensemble Instrumentation Piccolo (8ve Higher) 2 Flutes 2 Oboes English Horn in F 2 Clarinets in Bb Bass Clarinet in Bb 2 Bassoons Contrabassoon (8ve Lower) 4 Horns in F 3 Trumpets in C 2 Trombones Bass Trombone Tuba 4 Double Basses (8ve Lower) Piano Timpani (4 Drums) Percussion (4 Players) - Instruments as follows: Marimba, Chimes (c4-e5), Vibraphone, 4 Tom-Toms (high, med, low-med, low), Bass Drum (large), Xylophone (8ve Higher) Duration: ca. 7' Transposing Score Kenneth David Stewart 2009

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13 10 D poco meno mosso id ^ ==3 C Tpt. I C Tpt. II

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20 17 to a. Bb CI. I PPP CTpt.l C Tpt. II C Tpt. I C Tpt. II

21 18 75 L^J meno nnosso; easy Timp. g Perc. II Perc. Ill

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32 29 = Perc. Ill Perc. IV

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38 35 *^ p C Tpl. I C Tpt. II Tbn. I Tbr,. II B.Tbn. 1l \~\-~~\' rfr r r r~imii

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40 CTpt. 37

41 38 Q\ a tempo; dark & intense Perc. IN Perc. IV

42 39 Hn. Ill Hn.IV C Tpt. I C Tpt. II

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RICE UNIVERSITY. Skitter. Nicolai Lee Jacobsen A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE: Doctor of Musical Arts

RICE UNIVERSITY. Skitter. Nicolai Lee Jacobsen A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE: Doctor of Musical Arts RICE UNIVERSITY Skitter by Nicolai Lee Jacobsen A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE: Doctor of Musical Arts APPROVED, THESIS COMMITTEE: Arthur Gottschalk Professor