Date of Graduation
Spring 2026
Degree
Master of Music
Department
Music
Committee Chair
Phillip Roberts
Abstract
This set of 12 Preludes for solo piano draws inspiration from Chopin’s set of 24 Preludes for the same instrument, along with ideas from other composers and various genres to create a varied set in which each piece is centered around a note of the 12-note chromatic scale. The movements are titled based on the material that inspired them, the effect they create, or the special technique or limitation they used. A brief overview of inspirational material will be discussed, then each movement will be described through the lens of their compositional processes.
Keywords
preludes, music composition, extended techniques, piano, Chopin preludes
Subject Categories
Composition | Music
Copyright
© Sarah Miller-Ross
Recommended Citation
Miller-Ross, Sarah, "Twelve Preludes" (2026). Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 4188.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/4188
