Music Department Independence Discussed in Interview with Kristin Hauge
Kristin Hauge's Anticipated Thesis Composition
Kristin Hauge, a senior at Westfield, New Jersey, is preparing for an exciting new musical journey. Majoring in Music and pursuing certificates in Musical Performance (Piano) and Teacher Preparation, Hauge has already made a name for herself with her compositional skills.
Last spring, Hauge composed a 4-movement string quartet titled Quartet Op. 1 "Sparrow". The piece, approximately 18 minutes long, was performed by a few of her friends from orchestra. Now, she is gearing up for her thesis composition, an orchestra overture, which is expected to be around 10 minutes long.
Unlike her spring JP, Hauge's thesis composition will involve more individual instrumental parts. Instead of multiple movements, the piece will have several themes and sections. Her thesis adviser, who also advised her on her JP, has extensive experience with orchestral composition, providing valuable guidance throughout the process.
Hauge's approach to composing is methodical and structured. She finds it helpful to make mini-deadlines and schedule advising meetings to manage her work effectively. This strategy, demonstrated by her experience, highlights the benefits of incorporating class concepts and setting small deadlines for independent work.
Inspiration for her compositions often comes from pieces or composers that she admires. For her thesis, Hauge is looking forward to the challenge and is eager to create something unique and captivating.
In the spring, music enthusiasts will have the opportunity to listen to more of Hauge's original work. As she delves deeper into her research, historical context analysis, practical experimentation, and composition, the anticipation for her thesis composition grows.
Whether it's through music theory classes, analyzing existing works, or engaging with contemporary tools and interdisciplinary perspectives, Hauge's research process for composition involves a combination of scholarly understanding and practical skill development. This holistic method allows her to ground her creative work in a solid foundation, ensuring that her compositions are not only innovative but also grounded in musical theory and historical context.
- Kristin Hauge, who has previously showcased her compositional skills in a junior paper (JP), is now working on her senior thesis composition, which will be an orchestra overture and involve more independent work.
- Throughout her undergraduate research and education-and-self-development, Kristin Hauge has made use of various resources, such as setting mini-deadlines and scheduling advising meetings, to effectively manage her work and combine practical skill development with a solid foundation in musical theory and historical context.
- As Kristin Hauge continues her research and approaches her thesis composition, she is excited to present more original music, not only demonstrating her compositional abilities but also engaging music enthusiasts with captivating and unique pieces, all while keeping the traditions and historical context of music in mind.
