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"Yes, it should continue. I'll pay 20.
Ads would be fine, if they're all music related!
I still really want to do a contest one of these times!"
Ads would be fine, if they're all music related!
I still really want to do a contest one of these times!"
"These are really great points, and they are definitely things that I am going to work towards as a composer.
Thanks for the inspiration!
H. S. Teoh said:
The course outline looks reasonable, though I have to say that in my experience, the most…"
Thanks for the inspiration!
H. S. Teoh said:
The course outline looks reasonable, though I have to say that in my experience, the most…"
"The course outline looks reasonable, though I have to say that in my experience, the most important component of composition is to be clear in your mind what you want. I would minimize the use of the piano to a verification role (i.e., to check that…"
"Thanks for this response, Bob, you've given me some good stuff to think about.
Bob Porter said:
Godwin,
Well, I suppose it's a start. I don't know how things are in Canada, but in the U.S., there are no music programs in elementary or middle…"
Bob Porter said:
Godwin,
Well, I suppose it's a start. I don't know how things are in Canada, but in the U.S., there are no music programs in elementary or middle…"
"No, I know that there are, and have been, many fantastic composers who don't use the piano at all. Take a look at my reply to Tyler for a little more information about what the course was designed for, etc. Rodney Carlyle Money said:
So, are you…"
So, are you…"
"Thanks for this response.
Just so you get a little more background, my research about composing methods was all part of a class I just finished yesterday as a high school student (gr. 11). The class was a semester-long independent research project…"
Just so you get a little more background, my research about composing methods was all part of a class I just finished yesterday as a high school student (gr. 11). The class was a semester-long independent research project…"
"I think their is a problem with your research in that in created a false dichotomy as well as a few assumptions about each form of composition.
First, though you conceded to using both methods, I think its much more complicated than what you laid…"
First, though you conceded to using both methods, I think its much more complicated than what you laid…"
"So, are you saying someone cannot be a composer unless they can play the piano?"
"You are right, the first piece was composed on piano!
The reason I'm asking for your opinion is because I am trying to discover which method of composition is superior, (although of course composing should really use a mix of the two). I am doing a…"
The reason I'm asking for your opinion is because I am trying to discover which method of composition is superior, (although of course composing should really use a mix of the two). I am doing a…"
"Thanks for this reply. These pieces were arranged for the specific instrumentation of my school band, but I also have a version of this music for full orchestra, horns, tubas and all. (It's just not as edited because I haven't had anyone play it…"
"Yeah, sorry about the many missing instruments. I arranged these pieces specifically for my school band (gr. 11), and I haven't yet had time to expand the score to include every instrument.
Even though these pieces are in an incomplete stage, do…"
Even though these pieces are in an incomplete stage, do…"
"Where the frack is the tuba and percussion?
~Rod"
~Rod"
"Thanks a lot for this reply!
It's a great inspiration for me to hear how others compose, and there is a lot I can learn from your process of composition and orchestration.
H. S. Teoh said:
This is a tough question.
The advantage of composing on the…"
It's a great inspiration for me to hear how others compose, and there is a lot I can learn from your process of composition and orchestration.
H. S. Teoh said:
This is a tough question.
The advantage of composing on the…"
"An excellent and very comprehensive reply, Teoh!
Well, what can I say? I agree and feel well covered."
Well, what can I say? I agree and feel well covered."
"This is a tough question.
The advantage of composing on the piano first, as you said, is that it's easier to work with if you already know how to play the piano. It also lets you focus more on the music itself, as opposed to getting lost in the…"
The advantage of composing on the piano first, as you said, is that it's easier to work with if you already know how to play the piano. It also lets you focus more on the music itself, as opposed to getting lost in the…"
"Wow. This was inspiring.
I don't know if percussion is even necessary for this piece, but if you know you want to add some, the instrument that I think would add the most is suspended cymbal (although I'm not sure if this exists in marching bands).…"
I don't know if percussion is even necessary for this piece, but if you know you want to add some, the instrument that I think would add the most is suspended cymbal (although I'm not sure if this exists in marching bands).…"
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