Thesis No. 1

aThesis No.1a is a reference to the composeras masteras thesis in partial fulfillment of his Master of Arts degree in composition and theory. It relies on a tonal pattern which begins with a single pitch, aC.a This pitch is developed before adding a second pitch, Bb.a Subsequent pitches are then added and developed until all twelve tones of the chromatic scale are in play, often simultaneously. In the final section, an exciting rhythmic sequence drives the work back to aCa before moving chromatically back to a final twelve-note chord, then a final chromatic return to aC.a