… all in one weekend. Tomorrow I meet with SSV folks for the first time this season. I really enjoy getting to do something like this park concert before we get back on stage. It’s just a less stressful way to begin. We perform in the park on Sunday afternoon, and then I have about [...]
Archive of entries posted on 22nd August 2008
David Amram
… will be the composer in residence at the Democratic National Convention. You can read about it here. I found out about it here. Included in the article is this: He explained the responsibilities of a composer in residence in an e-mail this week while “hiding out” at his farm in upstate New York composing [...]
Something Borrowed, Red, White & Blue
The source of the American national anthem being played at the Beijing Olympics during medal ceremonies is in question. Peter Breiner wasn’t watching the Games until his friends starting calling to say, “That sounds like your arrangement.” It does. Especially the “Rockets Red Glare” section — an unusually soft string rendition that brought some controversy [...]
Reed Making
You are not making reeds. You are learning to make reeds. There’s a big difference. It’s not all your fault. I confess: I do not like to make reeds. I know, I know, that’s no surprise. But I thought I’d ‘fess up again. Just because. I think Martin Schuring likes to make reeds. I know, [...]
BQOD
It seemed that people who listened to music who’s rate was faster than their heart beat drove a little faster, but missed more of the ques on the road. This makes it more likely for people listening to heavy Rock, Punk, or any fast-tempo music more likely to be in an ancient. On the other [...]