Master Music Composition: “Zodiac” for Wind Symphony Orchestra

Abstract

Master Music Composition: “Zodiac” is a multi-movement set of character pieces assembled similarly to create unity. It utilizes musical storytelling or emotional expression. The composer intends to compose a music composition for a wind symphony orchestra. The composer has considered the copious numbers of concert and marching bands, but a shortage of composers. Therefore, the composer is especially keen on composing a piece for a wind symphony orchestra. The duration of this piece is approximately 17 minutes. The composition describes each zodiac’s personality traits according to the Thai zodiac horoscope. It contains 12 movements, which illustrate the characteristics of Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius, respectively. The composer also includes contemporary techniques in the composition by using the mode, quotation, thematic transformation, and variations, among others, to bring the piece to life.