Music ETDs

Publication Date

Spring 4-19-2025

Abstract

To fulfill the requirements of the UNM Master Theory-Composition Program, this thesis portfolio includes the following pieces:

Eco IV, for oboe, Bb clarinet, alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and bassoon. This piece explores my concept of meta-instrument, which combines two or more

instruments to create a new one. In Eco IV I explored proportional notation, impulses, attacks, elision in gestures, pitch order, transitions, and noise. The piece was

performed by Splinter Reeds at the 2023 John Donald Robb Composer´s Symposium. With this work, I fulfill the requirement of a work using orchestra, chamber

orchestra, or wind ensemble.

Quotations, for flute, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, tuba, percussionist, two pianos, voice, viola, two violoncellos, and double bass. This piece sets

text by Latin American writers such as: Alejo Carpentier, Juan Rulfo, Augusto Monterroso, Gabriel García Marquez, and Julio Cortázar. In Quotations I develop

my concept of meta-instrument in coherence with the lyrics. The piece was performed by the New Music New Mexico ensemble in the Fall of 2024. With this

work, I fulfill the requirement of a work using sung or spoken voice.

Metamorphosis, for flute and max. This piece uses buffer sounds to create a dialogue with the solo instrument. In order to do this, I created a Max patch. The

piece is dedicated to Jesse Tatum, and it will be premiered in the Spring of 2025. With this work, I fulfill the requirement of a work using electronics.

The Five Gazes of the Phoenix for film and fixed media. The piece transforms into sound as a natural reaction of the movements of the images. The piece

uses sounds made by a synthesizer. I wrote this piece in the Latin American Electronic Music Composition in the Spring of 2024. With this work, I fulfill the

requirement of a work that is inter-disciplinary.

Degree Name

Music

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Department of Music

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dr. Jose Luis Hurtado Ruelas

Second Committee Member

Dr. Patricia Repar

Third Committee Member

Dr. Peter Gilbert

Language

English

Keywords

Arellano, Carlos, Music, Composition, Theory, Contemporary.

Document Type

Thesis

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