Premieres Are Magical
Go to the premiere!
Commissioning
Can You Hear My Song?
The Rockford Aces premiered a fantastic new piece in April.
With The Composer
Working with the composer always makes a difference.
Commissions Teach Flexibility
Music can seem set in stone. Commissions teach us otherwise.
Self-Value
I had an enlightening conversation about freelance rates recently.
Reasons for a Commission
When you commission, sometimes it’s good to have a reason that you can publicize.
Why To Commission
There are lots of reasons to commission new works. Or maybe there’s only one.
Never Gets Old
At what point in the career of a composer does it get old to hear your music performed?
Five Reasons To Commission New Music
A core of my musical philosophy is around commissioning new music. Here are five reasons I think commissioning music is worthwhile for any music conductor. 5. It’s important for furthering the art! Your commission might be the next piece everyone is singing or playing – moving the community forward. 4. […]
Composition Demos
I don’t play sequenced compositional demos for my students. Honestly, I don’t much listen to notation output for assessment purposes anymore. I’d rather audiate the score or hear it through my own fingers at the piano. I do appreciate it when composers send them to me – it’s a great […]