Date of Graduation
Spring 2024
Degree
Master of Music
Department
Music
Committee Chair
Michael Murray
Abstract
Brighter Days is a musical composition for choir, solo voice, and guitar, depicting the stages of an emotional journey through five separate movements. Each movement represents a different set of feelings, exploring themes of frustration, perseverance, hope, elation, and other sentiments. The movements are interconnected, employing key relationships and cross-references throughout the work. Musical styles vary, and genres are blended to create tonal landscapes that are both unique and accessible. Brighter Days is an expressive new work about finding light in darkness and coming to terms with oneself.
Keywords
choir, choral music, guitar, solo voice, composer, contemporary, songwriter
Subject Categories
Composition
Copyright
© Erich J. Eastman
Recommended Citation
Eastman, Erich J., "Brighter Days" (2024). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 3953.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3953
