PURCHASE.
instrumentation.
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Flute 1/2 Oboe 1/2 Bb Clarinet 1 Bb Clarinet 2 Bb Clarinet 3 Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone 1/2 Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Bassoon 1/2 F Horn 1/2 F Horn 3/4 Bb Trumpet 1 Bb Trumpet 2 Bb Trumpet 3 Tenor Trombone 1/2 Bass Trombone Euphonium C Tuba Organ Concert Snare Concert Bass Drum Crash Cymbals Tam-tam Triangle Vibraphone Glockenspiel Marimba Timpani |
listen.
about.
Corrupted is an original work for wind ensemble and organ. The piece follows a
protagonist over the course of their fall from grace. In the beginning, the character is hopeful for the future. The diatonic melody and familiar triadic harmonies represent the protagonist's contentment. However, the allure of power tempts the otherwise pure individual. "Power," in this case, is represented by tone rows, or sequences of 12 unique pitches. In the beginning of the piece, the protagonist is able to pursue power without becoming corrupt. Although the melodies by themselves are atonal, the underlying harmonies are still stable and bright. Nonetheless, it becomes clear that the character is walking a thin line. The temptation is too much. The harmonies become increasingly uneasy until they devolve into dissonance. Eventually, our protagonist succumbs to the darkness. Most of the melodies and harmonies are derived from variants of the same tone row -- this is to show that every "good" person has a dark side. It is up to us to nurture our good traits so we, too, are not CORRUPTED. piece information.
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