Abstract:
This thesis is a creative research creating a new composition for a small ensemble. This composition is a program music which narrates a story describing the characteristics of various generations through the perspective of the author. The researcher has determined that this composition consists of 10 instruments including Trumpet, Trombone, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Piano, Snare drum, Suspended cymbal and Bass drum concert. The composition is approximately 20-minute in length, which has divided into 4 movements.
The method of music composition in the 20th century is used and combined with common practice, which reflects all 5 generations, including Silent generation, Baby boomer, Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z. Pitch organization is mainly managed under the Neo-tonality system. Tone center comes from repetition and pedal. In addition, traditional harmony in some parts is utilized. The main raw materials used are motif and rhythmic pattern. Moreover, unity of this composition is created using cyclic technique, in which raw materials and composition methods used repeatedly are always reorganized without repetition of section