No Good Options
I shared two options for a notation question yesterday.
Arranging
Sight Readable
There is value in challenging music. But there is also valuable in music that is easily sight readable.
Wright
A wright is someone who makes things.
How Long?
How long did it take to write that arrangement?
Happy Birthday Gene
No one has had a bigger influence on non-classical vocal arranging than Gene Puerling.
Bad Arrangements Hurt People
The art and craft of arranging is more and more under-appreciated.
Public Domain Day 2026
Today, a whole new list of songs enters the public domain. How exciting!
Alice At 100
December 16 is Alice Parker’s centenary.
Interpretive Range
Christmas music is the perfect tool to teach interpretive range.
Learning From Music Outside Your Genre
I love looking at scores and parts from other musical traditions.