Several updates to my work here, and I’m so excited to share them with you! I also have, once again,… Read more The Brass Variations — Variation 4: “The March” (and beyond!)
Category: Chamber
The Brass Variations — Variation 3: “The Pause”
This update will be short. I’ve been madly at work, with Variation #5: “The Chase” pretty much dominating my sleep… Read more The Brass Variations — Variation 3: “The Pause”
The Brass Variations — Updates
After taking a week off to spend time out of town, I’ve again attacked this new composition. (A reminder —… Read more The Brass Variations — Updates
Off We Go Again! — “The Brass Variations”
I am finding way too much entertainment value from the process of writing music. Following on the heels of the… Read more Off We Go Again! — “The Brass Variations”
String Quartet #1.4, Dancing oddly…explained
Like the 3rd movement, this movement is a bit odd, rhythmically — but for different reasons. The movement is almost… Read more String Quartet #1.4, Dancing oddly…explained
String Quartet #1.3, Singing without Rhythm…explained
Almost all popular music depends on a very simple rhythm feel. Over 90% (OK, I made that up, but prove… Read more String Quartet #1.3, Singing without Rhythm…explained
String Quartet #1.2, Theme and Variation…explained
“Hey Karen.” [My younger sister.]“Yes?”“Might you know a good traditional fiddle tune I might use for the basis of a… Read more String Quartet #1.2, Theme and Variation…explained
String Quartet #1.1, Fugue…explained
JS Bach was the master of the fugue, but they appear everywhere. The first movement of my string quartet uses… Read more String Quartet #1.1, Fugue…explained
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