Juno & Bruno
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Chris Christopher Crutcher (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Alejandro Rutty
Abstract: This thesis comprises two jazz compositions with a combined duration of 10 minutes. The document includes scores for each piece along with an exploration and analysis of musical techniques and influences. This document challenges the traditional notion of prioritizing the melody in the higher register, above the accompanying instrumentation, proposing an alternative approach: that strategic spacing of voicings allow the melody to reside within the harmony rather than above it. Subverting the traditional approach of placing the melody above the harmony and instead integrating it within the harmonic framework. I also explore the concept of dovetailing, highlighting its role in seamlessly connecting lines to create a singular, cohesive idea. These techniques establish a strong basis for my composing style, offering ample room for future growth and variation.
Juno & Bruno
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Created on 5/1/2024
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Keywords
- Dovetailing, Melody Moving Through Open Voicings, Melody Moving Through Rootless Voicings, Open voicings, Rootless voicings, Three-note shell voicings
- Subjects
- Jazz $v Scores