What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Other
What is your favorite genre or style of music?
Contemporary Big Band Jazz, 14th-16th century vocal polyphony, Stravinsky and friends
Is music your main income source?
No - Not at all.
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.
Retired professor of music, 35 years on University of Alabama music faculty. I taught theory and composition as well as arranged for marching band 1955-1973, started Jazz Ensemble 1967/68. Established arranging degree program offering Bachelor and Masters degrees in Arranging. I still have my 747 tackle box full of music pens, inks, etc. but haven't written by hand since 1989. I am now quite proficient with FINALE on my Mac.
Comments
KIT-S
I do have a live version of "Hello Young Lovers" that we did here at Bama, that is pretty scary if you'd like a copy.
Hey Bob - If you hate the Talented old guys - you should hear the talented young guys that are cut from his cloth!
Steve - Great to see you and have a way to keep in touch frequently. I sent this link to Chris too.
Steve, I enjoyed listening to your music, especially the big band tracks. Glad to meet you here!
All the best,
Kyle
The name Semple (and possibly Sample and Semphill and other similar names) originates from Renfrewshire in Scotland. There was a castle which is no more but there is still a lake there called Loch Castle Semple. Before that I think we traced the name back to Saint Paul and to a group of Hugenots who fled France to work as mercenaries in Scotland against the accursed English!!! (Only joking btw, I am English.)
I'm afraid I can't compete with 6'4" being only 5'11" myself but I'd be interested to see pics of your relatives. It would be nice to have stunt doubles!
Hopefully I'll get a chance to listen to your music tonight.
regards
James
Yes you do hear celtic influence, which is ironic considering I'm a 3rd generation Ukranian from the "old country". But I like and incorporate many musical styles, so it's no mistake that I chose on certain cues to use that style. By the way I'm listening to your material as I'm writing this. Your stuff is great!
Yes, I knew Dr. Hinton. He was a great guy. He was the first professor I met at AUburn. He was so kind to me. He was one of the main reasons I started out at Auburn. He passed away several years ago didn't he?
I am about to head to Birmingham. It is heating up to 94 degrees today! My wife is going to a workshop today while I have to go somewhere and pass the time. I bet I find an air conditioner somewhere.
I love your arrangements. EXCELLENT!!