Date of Award
4-20-2026
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
School of Music
First Advisor
Dr. Stephen Lias
Second Advisor
Dr. Benjamin Morris
Third Advisor
Dr. Jennifer Dalmas
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Denise Davis
Abstract
This thesis presents an original two-movement musical composition orchestrated for full orchestra titled Lost in Thought, based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel series Heartstopper (2018-2023). The work explores the relationship between two different characters from the series, Nick and Charlie. It emphasizes the different perspectives of these characters and explores the concept of how two different points of view can tell the same story in different ways. An accompanying analysis of the work explains how the two movements illustrate the characters' individual mindsets throughout their version of the story, as well as showing their personal character development and how their interactions together affect their progression.
Repository Citation
Moix, Matthew, "Lost in Thought: An Exploration of Musical Perception and an Original Piece for Orchestra" (2026). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 711.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/711
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