Symphony No. 2: Sights in Sound

Authors

Robert J. Luebbert, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

5-2016

Document Type

Article

Comments

A THESIS Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Degree of Master of Music, Major: Music, Under the Supervision of Professor Tyler Goodrich White. Lincoln, Nebraska: May, 2016

Copyright © 2016 Robert Luebbert

Abstract

Symphony No. 2: Sights in Sound is an original composition for full chorus, string orchestra, woodwind quintet, eight-part percussion ensemble, and piano. Each of the work’s twelve movements utilizes a different combination of instruments, provides a distinct programmatic or cultural setting, and can be easily performed individually, outside of the full symphonic context. Despite this, the symphony as a whole is well bonded through various traditional elements and unifying themes. The titles of the movements are as follows: I. Phenomena of the Sky, II. Arirang, III. Colors of the Sea, IV. Amongst the Trees, V. Crossroads, VI. Dancing Leaves, VII. Motherland, VIII. Crystalline Walls, X. Beside the Waves, XI. Rising Sun, and XII. To the Heavens.

Advisor: Tyler Goodrich White