Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MM
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
School of Music
Committee Chair
Matthew Heap
Committee Member
Jennifer Walker
Committee Member
Jake Sandridge
Abstract
Through the Keyhole derives inspiration from the lyrical styles of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. The transformational form of the piece follows an organic growth process leading up to a true climax. The piece stops, yet it does not end, leaving the listener to feel incomplete. Two melodic themes shape the piece alongside timbral developments. The harmony helps to portray the emotional journey of the piece, changing slightly throughout.
Recommended Citation
Higgins, Anna, "Through the Keyhole" (2024). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 12439.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/12439