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Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 06:49PM Hey everyone!
Just checking in with my progress on Four Blake Songs. I have set the texts rhythmically and have written detailed notes on moods/motives/characteristics I want to incorporate into the songs. In a place now where I can start putting actual notes on paper.
WS
Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 10:34PM I am starting a year long composition project in 2014 that I am calling the Birthday Project. In short I am writing pieces for my performer friends as a way to say thank you for supporting me and my music. My first project is a set of four songs for tenor and piano on texts by William Blake, which I am writng for Christopher Smith, the artistic director of the Boston Metro Opera. My deadline for the pieces in this project are the birthdays of the performers and this one is coming up quick (Jan 1). In order to keep me honest (and dilligent) I will be posting regular updates on the progress of my work. For this first installment I thought I would share the texts I have chosen. They are (in program order):
The Lauging Song
The Wild Flowers Song
Blossom
Soft Snow
Be sure to check in for my updates but for now I need to get to work!
Friday, July 12, 2013 at 02:55PM I just received notice that my piece Who Knows if the Moon's a Balloon for soprano and chamber ensemble was one out of five pieces selected in The Living Arts New Music Call for Scores. There were over 150 submissions from across the globe and I feel extremely blessed that my piece was chosen. The theme of the concert is UNBOUND and will feature collaborative works from composers, choreographers, photographers, and film makers. More information can be found at www.livingarts.org
The UNBOUND performance is 9:00PM, Friday, September 6, 2013 at Living Arts. 307 E Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74120. This concert is $10 Not-Yet Members of Living Arts, $7 Living Arts Members, $5 Students with valid ID.
Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 03:08PM I am thrilled to announce that Dance Suite for Brass Quintet has been selected for Colchester New Music's Cutting Edge Brass Project. Dance Suite was chosen out of over 40 submissions from 5 different countires. It will be performed by Bespoke Brass (Steve Drury, director) at a gala event celebrated new music for brass quintet. I am very excited about being selected since this will be the first time my music has been performed internationally. For those of you in Britain, the concert will take place at the Headgate Theatre on Chapel Street North in Colchester on July 13th at 7:30pm.
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 03:22AM Percussion Music Online is currently raising funds to cover operating costs for the upcoming fiscal year. Click the link below to find out more about PMO.