Ms+Giebe's+Symphonies

**Symphony No 1 (2008) Harry Potter Symphony** //-Movement 1: Headwig's Toccata & Fugue// This movement uses two themes from the HP movies: //Double, Double Toil and Trouble// (from HP3) and //Headwig's Theme// (the main theme from the HP movies). They are placed together to emulate Bach's //Toccata and Fugue//. I use the //Double// theme for the Toccata and //Headwig's// theme is used for the fugue. A string quartet is use media type="file" key="01-HedwigstoccatafugueRobin.mp3" width="240" height="20" //-Movement 2: Hardships for Harry// I pulled several audio clips from the movies, selecting those that would expose the troubles that Harry experiences. I used GarageBand loops to create and undertow of gloominess. media type="file" key="Hardships for Harry.mp3" width="240" height="20" //-Movement 3: Horcuxes and Hallows// This selection is Theme and Variation. In HP7, two important concepts are introduced: seven Horcuxes and three Hallows. I use the number seven to dictate the number of instruments (oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, french horn, trumpet, trombone) and variations. I use the number three in the creation of the melody. media type="file" key="03-hallowsandhorcruxesRobin.mp3" width="240" height="20" //-Movement 4: Headwig's Finale// Similar to Headwig's Fugue (no toccata is present), but a final ending is used to suggest the outcome of the HP series. media type="file" key="04-HedwigsFinaleRobin.mp3" width="240" height="20"

**Symphony No 2 (2009)** **Symphony for St Joan of Arc** //-Overall Theme// I created a four part "Symphony Mass." I worte four selections that I intended to use for my church's service. //-Movement 1:Kyrie// It is theme and variation in structure. The original "Kyrie" theme is varied two more times. I plan to put this work in 5/4 time signature. It will be slightly reminiscent of Dave Brubeck's "Take Five." Instrumentation will be piano, solo, SATB choir. It will include the Greek lyrics media type="file" key="Kyrie - SJA.mp3" width="240" height="20" //-Movement 2:Gloria// The only definite plan I have for this work is that it will be in 8/8 (rotating the emphasis of groupings throughout the work). Instrumentation will be the same as movement one. It will be "slow and pretty" as indicated by the requirements, but it will have a sense of movement since the Gloria prayer is rather long. Only the English lyrics will be included. //-Movement 3:Sanctus// In 7/8. Instrumentation is the same as movement 1. The choice of 7/8 keeps the movement quick and dance-like (as required). I not only utilized the Sanctus prayer, but also the memorial acclamation, and great amen into this movement. English is the only lyrics included. media type="file" key="Hosanna.mp3" width="240" height="20" //-Movement 4:Agnus Dei// I used both languages into this work (in the case, Latin and English). It will (like movement 1) be in 5/4 and use the original theme. It will not, however be structure in theme and variation. In this case, the form will be more strophic, ending with an open fifth to give the work a final resolution. media type="file" key="Agnus Dei.mp3" width="240" height="20" In all four movements, I originally wrote the work in Finale, but will recorded the movements into Garageband for the finale presentation.

**Symphony No 3 (2010)-Vocalise Symphony** //-Overall theme// A vocalise is a vocal exercise. All of my movements will be completely a capella (voice only) and be based on a vocal style and exercise in that style. //-Movement 1:// This movement will be in Theme and Variation. My theme will be set at the very beginning and will be very brief. Each consecutive variation will add onto the original theme. The vocalise will be sung on "Fa La La" which in used in many Renaissance and Medieval literature. While the style of the music will be more modern, it will use some Renaissance musical motives. //-Movement 2:// This movement will use "oo," "ah," and "oh" vowels as they are the most pleasing and soothing vowel sounds. I plan to make this work in 3/4 and a waltz feel. //-Movement 3: Jazz in January// This will be my jazz movement. This vocalise will use scat syllables. I plan to create some vocal percussion as well. media type="file" key="jazzinjanuary.mp3" //-Movement 4:// //DoYouKnowWhatFaLaLaMeans?// This movement will of course begin like the first one, but will have an alternate ending. It will serve as a grand final and give closure to the symphony as a whole. media type="file" key="DoYouKnowWhatFaLaLaMeans_.mp3"