I received information on what seems to be a beautiful opportunity to compose in Alaska. Here is that information: 2013 Composing in the Wilderness Field Seminar A one-of-a-kind experience for adventurous composers. Draw inspiration from Alaska’s wilderness, write original music […]
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When a giant figure like Steve Jobs dies, everyone feels a need to comment. Of course, writing or commenting often helps us process our grief and shock in sad moments like these. Â But, sifting through the volume of comments and
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I just came back from our KMTA conference where one of the college faculty on a panel answered the question, “How do you prepare a student who wants to study music?” with a “Well, I honestly don’t know if I
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I was so encouraged when I read the article “Lapse” from New Music Box. It seems that composer Kevin Puts was performing as the soloist for his own premier of his Piano Concerto when he lost his place! Â Kevin writes,
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ASCAP has announced its competition for the Rudolf Nissim Prize for Composition. PRIZE: $5,000 FOR THE BEST ORIGINAL CONCERT MUSIC SCOREÂ REQUIRING CONDUCTOR Dr. Rudolf Nissim, who served as head of ASCAP’s Foreign Department for four decades, also established the Concert
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Too often, when we only know someone in one context, they get stuck in our minds existing only in that specific context. Â Sometimes we see a teacher as someone always teaching, not someone who enjoys competitive cycling. Â Sometimes we see
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I hope you and your students are thinking of some questions to ask Mona for our composer interview! Â Please submit these in the comments section of this Composer Interview post. Â Here is a brief preliminary interview with Mona which discusses
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If you are a student composer, music teacher, or piano teacher, you will want to take advantage of this great opportunity to submit interview questions to a living composer! I’m sure you remember that last year, Kevin Costley was our
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The American Composer’s Forum has announced an opportunity to attend a 2 day intensive workshop on film scoring. HOLLYWOOD CALLING: An Insider’s Guide to Film Scoring April 17-18, 2010 McNally Smith College of Music Saint Paul, MN  Registration Deadline: March 31,
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I love hearing from students who have played my pieces! Â This is the 2nd group of pictures I have received from a student who learned my Twister piece for his recital last year. Â I had the privilege to hear this
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The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
