This study provides an overview of Gjeilo’s background, in Chapter 1, and discusses its influence on his compositional philosophy. Gjeilo draws inspiration from a text but then uses its sonic qualities (the sounds of vowels and consonants) to create an atmosphere of sound instead of following the traditions in choral and vocal music of using musical mechanisms (melody, rhythm, and harmony) to reinforce the text poetically. in particular, his music merges diverse musical influences, which results in a product of unique character among choral compositions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It represents a philosophical approach and vision of the choral instrument for which the conductor must have a clear understanding in order to prepare a meaningful performance. The choral music of Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo (pronounced “yay-loh”) is gaining international acclaim and is widely performed and commissioned by prominent high school, university, and professional choirs. More information about this dissertation can be viewed below. It has been viewed 2339 times, with 8 in the last month. Gjeilo draws inspiration from a text but then uses its sonic qualities (the sounds of vowels and consonants) …

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