The past few months…caregiving
I have not been in touch through this blog for several months now. In fact, I had a tiny bit of trouble just trying to remember the process of signing in to write a post….
I have not been in touch through this blog for several months now. In fact, I had a tiny bit of trouble just trying to remember the process of signing in to write a post….
Mr. Oscar Photo credit: <a href=”https://www.flickr.com/photos/rocor/7198672908/”>rocor</a> via <a href=”https://visualhunt.com”>VisualHunt</a> / <a href=”http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/”> CC BY-NC</a> Well…Sunday evening was interesting. I am not sure about you, but I wait on the Oscars every year. I have never seen…
I am beginning to really enjoy writing orchestrations. I have learned much from reading, studying, and participating in the standard “B-flat”….not really fun….trial and error. There are so many people in my life…
I have recently been reminded of the power of words in our lives. The older I get, the more I love the fact that I can actually remember the words of the “oldies” I hear…
Saturday was so special. I heard a wonderful rehearsal by the UK Opera Theater and Friends from the University of Kentucky for the annual Alltech Celebration of Song at Victorian Square in Lexington. I was there…
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) is one of the most admired, controversial figures in American history. He endured incredible loss (only two of six children lived into adulthood), owned many slaves, defended slaves in a court of…
Many of you have wonderful orchestras in your places of worship, and I wanted to make you aware of two EROP works that might be great choices for you and your congregations. You Are Being…
JOHN NEWTON Amazing Grace is probably the most beloved hymn of all time. Appropriately, there is an amazing story behind John Newton, the person who penned the words to this favorite hymn of hope and promise….
Many composers would differ with me in my perference to involve the representative in the composition. Most of the time, I find the involvement of the representative very helpful. I realize I am not right…
Another factor in writing of a commission has to do with obtaining all the information necessary about vocal sounds/ranges/abilities, etc., so that when I write, the choir’s strengths are maximized. When possible, I want to…
After the text has been determined, I begin to think about the structure of the piece. Should the piece convey reflection, celebration, gorgeous lush, whimsical fun, cleverness, or a combination of several? How should I…
There are many ways to go through a commission process with a representative. I have developed a process over time, and for the most part, I have found that it works quite well. This process…