Musical Musings
Then, Now, Tomorrow: Collaboration in Writing M...
I first wrote about the lack of works by living composers for younger players 20 years ago. Fast forward to today. Sadly, essentially nothing much has changed. Contemporary music is still desperately...
Then, Now, Tomorrow: Collaboration in Writing M...
I first wrote about the lack of works by living composers for younger players 20 years ago. Fast forward to today. Sadly, essentially nothing much has changed. Contemporary music is still desperately...
School’s Out For the Summer!
It is summer again. For those of us who teach at institutions, this is often a time to leave aside those responsibilities and focus on composing, which, during the academic...
School’s Out For the Summer!
It is summer again. For those of us who teach at institutions, this is often a time to leave aside those responsibilities and focus on composing, which, during the academic...
Lessons in True Creative Collaboration
There is nothing like being out of your element to realize just how insulated your element is. In this case, I have been working on a documentary film, doing the...
Lessons in True Creative Collaboration
There is nothing like being out of your element to realize just how insulated your element is. In this case, I have been working on a documentary film, doing the...
Feelings. Nothing More Than…
It’s that time of year again when countless music teachers present their students in various recitals throughout the country. Recently I attended a spring recital highlighting the best and brightest,...
Feelings. Nothing More Than…
It’s that time of year again when countless music teachers present their students in various recitals throughout the country. Recently I attended a spring recital highlighting the best and brightest,...
Leveraging Platforms to Promote New Music and E...
My recent post about the challenges young players face in acquiring contemporary music sparked a wave of commentary. In the post, I highlighted the economic issues that performers and publishers...
Leveraging Platforms to Promote New Music and E...
My recent post about the challenges young players face in acquiring contemporary music sparked a wave of commentary. In the post, I highlighted the economic issues that performers and publishers...
Rent Control
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the relationships that the music publishing industry has with composers and consumers. One issue in particular has been the sale and rental...
Rent Control
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the relationships that the music publishing industry has with composers and consumers. One issue in particular has been the sale and rental...
Residential Architecture
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to be in New York City, a place I still think of as my second home, as part of the American Symphony Orchestra...
Residential Architecture
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to be in New York City, a place I still think of as my second home, as part of the American Symphony Orchestra...
AI-Driven Music Playlists: The Future of Person...
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how we discover and enjoy music. Services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music have harnessed AI to create playlists tailored to our individual tastes, transforming...
AI-Driven Music Playlists: The Future of Person...
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how we discover and enjoy music. Services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music have harnessed AI to create playlists tailored to our individual tastes, transforming...
A Sliver of Rehearsal Time Can Go a Long Way
During a rehearsal by a chamber ensemble that is premiering a work of mine this month, I asked the group if it would be possible to take five minutes to...
A Sliver of Rehearsal Time Can Go a Long Way
During a rehearsal by a chamber ensemble that is premiering a work of mine this month, I asked the group if it would be possible to take five minutes to...
Must We Supersize Our Music?
Reading through two recent articles in NewMusicBox about the economics of music rentals and ensuring that new work enters the repertoire gave me pause. While the writing of both articles was excellent, as was...
Must We Supersize Our Music?
Reading through two recent articles in NewMusicBox about the economics of music rentals and ensuring that new work enters the repertoire gave me pause. While the writing of both articles was excellent, as was...
All In the Family
Getting notice for any new music project is a tricky task. However, once you add kids into the picture, the process can be daunting to almost impossible. Yes, the halls...
All In the Family
Getting notice for any new music project is a tricky task. However, once you add kids into the picture, the process can be daunting to almost impossible. Yes, the halls...
Just Hum a Few Bars and I’ll Fake It
Have you ever encountered a situation where you call for a player to improvise in a piece, only to have them look at you like a deer in headlights?
Just Hum a Few Bars and I’ll Fake It
Have you ever encountered a situation where you call for a player to improvise in a piece, only to have them look at you like a deer in headlights?