I’ve been busy! So far the “prelude and fugue” of my new orchestral work has a completed prelude, and a… Read more Re-Fugue – a start!
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Oh, no! Oh, no!
Probably for the past two decades, the intro to the chorus of a pop song from 1964 served as the… Read more Oh, no! Oh, no!
Re-Fugue
Since I have to take breaks from my composing every so often, I took the time to set up the… Read more Re-Fugue
It’s fall! Do you know where your creativity is?
It’s a new semester, and after a few fits and starts, I’m finally back at it. A few quick notes… Read more It’s fall! Do you know where your creativity is?
The Long Way ‘Round
Back in the late 1990’s, I spent a month or so experimenting with a very non-pretentious precursor to the technologies… Read more The Long Way ‘Round
Donovan Scholar Fellowship Presentation, 8/1/2026
Unofficial Transcript 2017: first classes Freshman/Sophomore theory (decided on auditing) Philosophy classes My goals as a student Self-serving, ear training… Read more Donovan Scholar Fellowship Presentation, 8/1/2026
Music in Pieces: Form(al) Dress NOT Required
[Music has several primary characteristics. In a series of blog postings I’m calling “Music in Pieces,” I’m looking at them… Read more Music in Pieces: Form(al) Dress NOT Required
Music in Pieces: Perfect Harmony?
[Music has several primary characteristics. In a series of blog postings I’m calling “Music in Pieces,” I’m looking at them… Read more Music in Pieces: Perfect Harmony?
Music in Pieces: Whistle a Happy Tune
[Music has several primary characteristics. In a series of blog postings I’m calling “Music in Pieces,” I’m looking at them… Read more Music in Pieces: Whistle a Happy Tune
