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Shirley Meyer Blankenship
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- Champaign, IL
- United States
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Shirley Meyer Blankenship's Discussions
Shirley's Legacy
Started Jun 4, 2013 0 Replies 0 Likes
INVITATIONAs of May 16th, 10 AM, I launched a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo in order to enhance and preserve my legacy of scores and recordings as well as the works of my late husband, Guido…Continue
News from The Harp Legacy Project
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shirley Meyer Blankenship Jul 8, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
To all the members of the Composers' Forum, For those of you who have not previously been acquainted with The Harp Legacy Project, it came into existence after years of encountering numerous…Continue
Horribly Wrttten Harp Scores
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mariza Costa-Cabral Jan 5, 2016. 24 Replies 2 Likes
Hello my composer friends!About a year ago, I initiated The Harp Legacy Project after years of coping with harp scores that were either just very awkward or impossible to perform. My mission is to…Continue
Harp composition issues encountered
Started this discussion. Last reply by SEDstar Oct 13, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This is an article that I wrote recently about issues I have encountered in various harp compositions-solo, ensemble and symphonic parts. I am interested in becoming an editor/consultant for…Continue
Shirley Meyer Blankenship's Page
Profile Information
- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Songs, Contemporary Ensembles
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- New Music
- Is music your main income source?
- Yes!
- Where do you live?
- Champaign, Illinois
- 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.
- I am currently being archived at the Sousa Archives, University of Illinois under the name Shirley Meyer Blankenship. I was the first woman to receive a doctorate of musical arts degree in composition from the University of Illinois. At this time, I wish to contribute my skills as a harpist and composer to the creation of new harp music-either solo, ensemble or symphonic parts. I am also a violinist and pianist. In 2010, I completed the recording of 100 piano pieces in a collection by composer Robert Martin entitled: Mt. Fuji. In 2008, I recorded The Owl and the Pussycat for flute and harp, also by Martin, at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. This recording is included in an album entitled: Metamorphosis.
- Website:
- www.theharplegacyproject.com
I am currently working on a Harp Legacy Project. As part of this process, I'm connecting with interested composers who wish to particiapte.
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Through the Mind of a Harpist
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The Harp Legacy Project Website
Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:23am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Shirley Meyer Blankenship's Videos
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I have a piece I wrote for harp studio that I'm going to send your way.
Good to see you alive and kickin' Dr.!
Thank you. Glad to be here.
.....charmed Madame !
Hi Shirley,
Can you hear any sounds on your computer? Or is the only thing not making sound this problem?