The Ghost in the Machine is a piece of music far large wind ensemble. This piece is concerned with the interrelationship between the perception of time passing in music and the level of perceived density of musical activity. Specifically, the piece is designed according to the notion that the higher the level of musical activity within smaller intervals of time, the higher the perceived level of density. The piece consists of a large-scale density envelope that spans the length of the entire piece, wherein the level of density increases gradually towards and decreases away from the climax point. The shape of this density envelope is reflected on smaller scales that operate at various levels of the music, all of which are discussed in detail in the analysis part of the thesis. These density envelopes are used as a means of structuring the listening process over the course of the piece.

Acheron, River of Woe is a large-scale piece for wind symphony accompanied by an analytical thesis. It is a single-movement programmatic piece lasting twelve minutes scored for a wind symphony consisting of three flutes (one doubling piccolo), two oboes, English horn, two bassoons, contrabassoon, E-flat clarinet, three B-flat clarinets, A clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, four saxophones, four trumpets, four horns, two trombones, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass, timpani, and three percussionists. This piece represents a journey on the River Acheron, inspired by quotations taken from several Greek poets of antiquity. The entire piece flows as one long, fluid stream of music, with different sonic currents, waves, and eddies moving through it. Modal theory governs its harmonic structure and is the foundation of the piece.

Thesis (M.M.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1958. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references ([9] leaves at end).

Thesis (M.M.)--Bowling Green State University, 2010. / Document formatted into pages; contains vi, 112 p. Includes bibliographical references.

abstract: Symphonic Movement: On Works of H. P. Lovecraft is a single movement composition for wind band lasting approximately 11 minutes. The instrumentation for the work is as follows: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass, timpani, 5 percussionists, and piano. Symphonic Movement: On Works of H. P. Lovecraft is inspired by the horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft was famous for his ability to create a sense of creeping dread and terror in his stories. The composition evokes this dark atmosphere and uses a combination of melodic, harmonic, and orchestrational devices to imitate this ambience. The primary musical material of the work is a melody consisting of all twelve tones. The composition explores this melody through motivic development and phrase segmentation derived from the source material. This heavy use of chromaticism helps to create a dissonant and brooding atmosphere throughout. The work fluctuates between soft, lyrical passages and loud, cacophonous sections. The alternation of exposed melodic lines with large bombastic climaxes is a major component of the overall structure of the composition. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2016

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Master of Music / Department of Music / Frank C. Tracz / The following report details the research and analysis required for completion of the degree, Master of Music from Kansas State University. This project was culminated in the conducting performance by Candace Bailey of four pieces during the 2009-2010 school year. The symphonic, concert and combined bands of Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park, KS contributed time, skills and feedback for the successful performance of Hands Across the Sea by John Philip Sousa, Michigan’s Motors by Thomas Duffy, Yorkshire Ballad by James Barnes and In the Forest of the King by Pierre LaPlante. Documentation of processes are detailed in lesson plans and critical evaluations of rehearsals. Analysis models were provided by the Unit Teacher Resource Guide, developed by Richard Miles, and the Macro-Micro-Macro score analysis form created by Dr. Frank Tracz.

In recent years, the wireless data traffic grew exponentially, which was further accompanied by an increasing demand for higher data rates. Towards this aim, Terahertz band (0.1-10 THz) communication is envisioned as one of the key wireless technologies of the next decade. The THz band will help to overcome the spectrum scarcity problems and capacity limitations of current wireless networks, by providing an unprecedentedly large bandwidth. In addition, THz band communication will enable a plethora of long-awaited applications ranging from instantaneous massive data transfer among nearby devices in ultra-high-speed wireless personal and local area networks, to ultra-high-definition content streaming over mobile devices in 5G and beyond small cells. The objective of the thesis is to establish the physical layer foundations of the ultra- broadband communication in the THz band. First, a unified multi-path propagation channel is modeled in the THz band, based on ray-tracing techniques. The wideband characterization are analyzed, which include the distance-varying spectral windows, the delay spread, the wideband capacity and the temporal broadening effects. Second, a multi-wideband waveform design for the THz band is proposed to improve the distance and support ultra- high-speed transmissions. Third, two algorithms for timing acquisition in the pulse-based wireless systems are developed, namely the low-sampling-rate (LSR) algorithm, and the maximum likelihood (ML)-based approach. Fourth, the distance-aware bandwidth resource allocation schemes for the single-user and multi-user THz band networks are developed. Fifth, a three-dimensional (3-D) end-to-end model is developed and characterized, which includes the responses of the graphene-based reflectarray antenna and the 3-D multi-path propagation. The provided physical layer analysis in this thesis lays out the foundation for reliable and efficient ultra-high-speed wireless communications in the THz band.

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