DOCTORAL MUSIC COMPOSITION: “MUSIMATHICS OF LIGHT” FOR CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Abstract

          The doctoral music composition Musimathics of Light for Chamber Orchestra is inspired by characteristics of light, in which the composer interprets ‘the sound of light’ as music. By relating the light wave and sound frequency, which can be formulated into a mathematic theory, music can be composed for Chamber Orchestra as well. This research also continues from other mathematic research and musical pieces from many composers. Musimathics of Light consists of 3 movements. Each movement represents the characteristic of light: reflection, refraction, and diffraction. Approximately 30 minutes in length, the composition was written for 14 instrumentalists. This piece emphasizes the dynamics, which implies the light’s intensity. In addition, each group of instruments has its unique tone-color and technique, clearly expressing its own characteristic of light. From the research about light, mathematics and other original works from great composers, the author hopes that this piece introduces original concepts and represents a new means of creating artistic expression.