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Abandoning Abuse: Acknowledging Adoption In The 21 Century, Deborah Elizabeth Ellis
Abandoning Abuse: Acknowledging Adoption In The 21 Century, Deborah Elizabeth Ellis
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The inspiration for this set of pieces arose from a friendship with fellow grad student Morgen Cavanah. Morgen and I were both adopted as children, and it this common background that gave rise to these pieces. The poems chosen were written by Morgen about individuals or events in her life. Though I had planned to set 9 of the original 12 poems, this set is comprised of my four favorites. Each piece uses repetitive piano motives that underlie the melodic lines of the voice, flute, and cello. This choice explores harmonic and melodic possibilities that expand minimal accompaniment. Much of …
A Constant Haunting, Russ Wilcox
A Constant Haunting, Russ Wilcox
Graduate Thesis Collection
A three movement work for wind ensemble and soprano soloist.