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Abstract
This thesis documents the compositional and recording process of my Culminating Experience at Berklee College of Music’s Valencia Campus, centered around the original score I composed for the animated short film “Wings”. In particular, it explores the role of orchestration as a narrative tool, one capable of shaping story, mood, and character alongside the visual medium. Through detailed chapters on film selection, spotting, compositional workflow, and orchestral analysis, this paper presents a cohesive reflection on the creative and technical decisions that shaped my score. My primary aim is to demonstrate how orchestrational choices can elevate cinematic storytelling, not only by supporting on-screen events but also by offering musical depth, emotional resonance, and structural clarity. Ultimately, this thesis highlights the power of orchestration in film scoring as both a functional and expressive agent of narrative.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
Valencia (Spain) Campus
Keywords
orchestration; spotting; analysis; recording; compositional process
Recommended Citation
Vanterpool, Kamal. “Wingmates: Narrative Through Orchestration.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-scoring/318.