Date of Graduation
5-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Music
Advisor/Mentor
Robert Mueller
Committee Member
Henry Runkles
Second Committee Member
Joon Park
Keywords
opera, performance, music composition
Abstract
My opera entitled “the game: a contemporary opera in one act” began as a project in my undergraduate composition lessons. My vision for this opera is to make it accessible and easily performed by singers with minimal “operatic training.” This is an opera for developing singers, and a great introduction to the style of opera without long, draining arias, or complicated ensembles. This opera was performed on April 2nd, 2022 in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall as a partial fulfillment for my degree requirements. Long-term, I envision The Game performed by singers in high school, undergraduates, or even community theaters. I utilize the leitmotiv technique throughout the opera, as well as incorporating specific keys and harmonic language to represent the different locations - Tygon and Earth.
Citation
Erwin, K. (2022). the game: a contemporary opera in one act. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/4549