Date of Award
Fall 2020
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
Department
School of Music
First Advisor
David Garner
Abstract
This research study identifies techniques of creating and releasing musical tension in audio-visual performance media, specifically within the marching arts. A successful composition in this medium is defined, in part, by the coordination of effects between pitched musical elements, non-pitched (percussive) musical elements, and movement (choreographed) elements. Such compositions create a concert performance situation in which there is aesthetic gratification and a sense of sophistication in which aural stimuli interact in congruence and in conjunction with visual stimuli. By identifying the creative practice through conversation with practitioners, designers, choreographers, and composers, the common practices of the genre can be identified to better inform future design and composition endeavors. This will benefit not only the marching arts but also those directors and musicians who wish to create enhanced, audio-visual performances in any setting.
Rights
© 2020, Ryan John Williams
Recommended Citation
Williams, R. J.(2020). Composition of Musical and Visual Devices to Create Moments of Resolution in Marching Arts Production Design. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/6092