Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-13-2023
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Music
First Advisor
Ricky Burkhead
Second Advisor
Micah Everett
Third Advisor
Thomas Peattie
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The following thesis is a culmination of four years of academic and musical development as a percussionist at the University of Mississippi. It offers a discussion and analysis of my original composition, The Butterfly Effect (2021-2023), exploring the compositional process from preliminary sketches to the finalized score. It also discusses the inspiration for composing an original work, the use of different music theory techniques relevant to an analysis of the work, and comparisons to relevant compositions throughout the history of Western music. The Butterfly Effect experiments with compositional techniques that often depart from established rules of harmony and counterpoint, a decision that is discussed throughout the thesis. Specific examples drawn from the fields of music theory and music history are provided, as well as visual aids to help illustrate the way in which compositional materials are used in this composition. Early drafts of the composition are also included, as well as the completed score.
Recommended Citation
King, Chloe, "Experimenting with Colors in Music: Making and Breaking Rules in The Butterfly Effect" (2023). Honors Theses. 2885.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2885
Accessibility Status
Searchable text
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Included in
Composition Commons, Music Performance Commons, Music Theory Commons