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Worlds Within Worlds
Started this discussion. Last reply by William Rayer Feb 25, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I started this January 1, 2011 as a string study. But, of course, I got carried away with the line and movement. I modeled Copeland's "Quiet City" (more in mood than in compositional technique. …Continue
Performance
Started this discussion. Last reply by William Rayer Apr 24, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Not sure where to post this but: My Dance Suite for Flutes is being performed Sunday at 7:00 by the Flute Society of Cleveland and at 9:00 on WCLV (104.9) or…Continue
Eternal Darkness
Started this discussion. Last reply by William Rayer Apr 30, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I don't know if this is the forum for this but I started this work yesterday and wondered if anyone here would listen and tell me if they feel it is a finished composition, or if it feels like it…Continue
Unknown Events - MM I
Started this discussion. Last reply by William Rayer Apr 12, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am currently working on a large orchestral work to go along with a sci-fi book I am writing. I am being tutored by a professor at Oberlin College (OH).(You are never too old to learn more...) This…Continue
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William Rayer replied to William Rayer's discussion Worlds Within Worlds"Well, I understand yur points and will look at the scoring. I am glad you enjoy the work. Maybe I will tone down the 'drone' as Ray calls it. To me, the piece is finished. But it never hurts to look and rethink, I've don that, but…"
William Rayer replied to William Rayer's discussion Worlds Within Worlds"I understand, but I take your comments as justifiable and they do make me think about my composition. This is exactly the kind of info I need from a listener. I wish I could give you a live performance to hear. The piece should sound more…"
William Rayer replied to William Rayer's discussion Worlds Within Worlds"Thanks Ray, I disaggree, but I enjoy your comments. I am not in the business of "mixing". This is a composition. In a real orchestra the 'drone' as you put it, would be more subtle. I am concerned, compositionally with how the…"
William Rayer replied to William Rayer's discussion Worlds Within Worlds"I have been going toa Composer Seminar studying with Jeff Mumford. This piece, World Within Worlds has gone through a metamorphosis. This is the current version:
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William Rayer replied to William Rayer's discussion Worlds Within Worlds"Well, sorry no one liked this. It has changed. I have re-wroked it but won't post because of lack of interest."
William Rayer replied to William Rayer's discussion Worlds Within Worlds"Thank you for listening. This is in a set of music I call Orchestral Paintings. Each is different and presents different moods. In this one I am trying to paint the feeling of nature quiet, but sometimes energetic. I am glad you enjoyed the listen."
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I started this January 1, 2011 as a string study. But, of course, I got carried away with the line and movement. I modeled Copeland's "Quiet City" (more in mood than in compositional technique. However, my piece has several declamatory erruptions which break the mood of solitude. I will be taking this to our composing seminar tomrrow and thought you might like to hear what I came up with. Be forwarned, it is a 12 minute work. Best regards,Bill P.S. I promise to be more active this year.See More
William Rayer left a comment for Ronald (rolifer) Ferguson"Hi Ron, the Flute Trio that also was performed live in April is not yet available. I did post the airing on WCLV of my String Quartet."
William Rayer left a comment for Ronald (rolifer) Ferguson"Hi Ron, I will post a link shortly. Thanks for asking (and reminding me).
Bill"
Richard Rayer left a comment for William Rayer"I am still am not sure how to get around this .ning thing. And thanks for the comment."
William Rayer posted a songplay Eternal Night = Prelude to Chaos Dreams - William F. Rayer
Chaos Dreams
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William Rayer left a comment for Ronald (rolifer) Ferguson"Hi Ron, I didn't know you were here also. Great music at the top - I enjoyed listening to all of them."
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Songs, Contemporary Ensembles
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Contemporary Orchestral
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
- Where do you live?
- Lorain, Ohio
- About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
- William F. Rayer is a retired music teacher having taught music for 30 years in the Mayfield School System. His undergraduate degree is a B.A. in Music Education from Kent State University. He has a Master of Arts degree in Music Composition from Cleveland State University where he studied music composition from Bain Murray and Rudy Bubalo. He was a member of the Cleveland Composer’s Guild From 1974 to 1980 but became inactive to raise a family. He re-activated his membership to the Cleveland Composer’s Guild in June of 2008. He has written many compositions which have been played by area orchestras and bands including the Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Lakeland Civic Band, Lakeland Civic Orchestra as well as many local high schools and junior high schools. In the spring of 2007 the Lakeland Civic Orchestra premiered his work “Pluto, Requiem For A Dead Planet” which was inspired by a Newsweek article of the same name. He performs regular as the principle trumpet of the Lorain Community Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Robert Beckstrom. In the past he has performed with the Lakeland Jazz Band, Lakeland Concert Band, and the Lakeland Civic Orchestra. He performs solo and duo acts of popular music at area nursing homes and plays in the Broadale Brass Sextet led by John Simna.
- Website:
- http://www.william-rayer.com
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:19am on September 4, 2011,
Paulo cesar Maia de Aguiar (Br) said… - Wonderful music Congratualations
- At 10:03am on May 9, 2010,
Ronald (rolifer) Ferguson said… - Bill....I have always enjoyed your music. Were you able to get a recording for the April performance? If so make sure you post it (if allowed). We buckeyes need to stick together (born in Akron and even lived across the street from Kent State back in '68). Ron
- At 11:15am on May 2, 2010, Richard Rayer said…
- I am still am not sure how to get around this .ning thing. And thanks for the comment.
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