Browsing by Author "Williams, Michael"
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Tonality re-framed: The tone clock as gateway to expanded tonality
(The University of Waikato, 2022)During the 20ᵗʰ century, developments in musical practice courted controversy by abandoning traditional means of musical organization and expression. A potent response to this trend was the work of Peter Schat in creating ... -
Portfolio of compositions
(The University of Waikato, 2021)The portfolio is a creative response to the question of how autochthonous new music might be composed which genuinely reflects the interaction of Western and Chinese traditional music and philosophy. The solution proposed ... -
Music Education in New Zealand Society: Exploring a Meaningful Education
(University of Waikato, 2017)Music has been embedded in cultures throughout history, becoming integral to everyday life. During the last century, scientists have discovered an astonishing link between musical exposure and neurological function. ... -
Portfolio of Compositions
(University of Waikato, 2016)The music in this portfolio of original compositions is steeped in the Western tradition of tonal music. The pieces were written while also pursuing a professional career as a bassoonist touring internationally and performing ... -
Portfolio of Compositions: Systematic composition of cross-genre hybrid music
(University of Waikato, 2015)The research focus of this PhD thesis is the development of a new technique for composing original musical compositions in which elements from different musical genres are hybridised. The innovative aspect of achieving ...