Category Archives: Compositions
Myths and Legends: the Video
Jared Starr recently sent me the video recording of his performance. Check it out below:
In other news, I’ve just started in on a new string quartet. Details forthcoming . . .
Myths and Legends Premiered Tonight
Jared and the orchestra did really well and gave a performance that was filled with life and energy. In addition, it was a great concert all around, with pieces by C.P.E. Bach, Stravinsky, and Haydn. Afterward, I got to have a picture with some key players in the premiere.
Thanks as well to everyone who came! While I was excited to hear the piece, I even more excited to share this moment with you.
Stephen Jones (my teacher), me, Jared Starr (soloist), Kory Katseanes (conductor)
Preview: Violin Concerto
David Dzubay leads the BMCO with John Shin, soloist. (And I’m the one seated on the floor.)
At the end of my time at Brevard, I (along with the other composers) got to have a reading session with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra. The orchestra played the first two minutes of my new violin concerto that premieres December 7 at BYU. Jared Starr will be playing the solo part this December, but for the reading, it was played by another talented violinist, John Shin.
To the left is a shot of the session (courtesy Annika Socolofsky).
In the meantime, I now have to finish the piece in a month. It’s gonna be an <euphemism>exciting</euphemism> time for sure. That said, I am pleased with how the piece is progressing. Unlike my Barlow commission, this violin concerto is actually enjoyable to write. Perhaps that will take the edge off of the coming 14-hour days. Needless to say, you probably won’t hear from me till it’s over . . .
Anyway, here’s the recording from the session. Enjoy!
Kid in a Candy Store
Just went to the rehearsal of my setting of that Lindsay poem. It worked out great. I haven’t gotten as much of a rush from hearing my music since the first piece I had performed in middle school. Great work, Jason and Bolton in performing! If on the stray chance, you happen to be passing by Brevard, North Carolina tomorrow, you should stop by the concert tomorrow 4.30 pm at Searcy Hall.
With your spare twenty minutes…
. . . check out the new recording I just posted of the premiere of A Field Guide of Natural History!
(Those wishing a copy of their own may find it here.)
That is all.
