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Back with another Fugue-like composition

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Powys Mar 10, 2015. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Hello everyone! I've been taking to heart lots of the comments I've been getting on my fugal counterpoint, and I've returned with a new imitative piece that I'm quite happy with.This piece is called…Continue

I've written another imitative piece, how have I done?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Porter Feb 17, 2015. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Hello everyone, I've learned a lot analyzing the discussion from my last post, and I've written another imitative piece, which I'll call "fugue-like". I've named it as a Ricercar, in A minor, at the…Continue

I've tried to write a Fugue, how have I done?

Started this discussion. Last reply by chris Jan 24, 2015. 79 Replies 0 Likes

I've recently finished the first complete draft of a short fugue I've been working on. My intent was not to write a Bach-style fugue, or to perfect Palestrina-esque counterpoint, I just wanted to…Continue

My second post here, a Theme for Brass

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Powys Dec 17, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Hello all, some of you may remember my earlier piece 'Foreign…Continue

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What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?: Multimedia, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Songs, Contemporary Ensembles

What is your favorite genre or style of music?: Orchestral

Is music your main income source?: No - Not Yet

Where do you live?: Chico, CA

About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.: My name is Sam Powys, I'm a composer and double bassist, currently studying music at California State University, Chico. My interests include orchestral, folk, & world music, as well as MIDI composition for film and video games.

Website:: soundcloud.com/powys

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At 2:21pm on September 26, 2014, michael diemer said…: Welcome Sam,

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