| Name:
| Michael Anthony Nigro
| | Skills:
| Composer, Player, Soloist, Teacher
| | Phone:
| +1 (562) 809 6818
| | Address:
| Long Beach 90715, United States
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| | Michael Anthony Nigro showed an interest in the guitar at an early age and began playing by the age of 12. After several years of lessons with local teachers and self-study, he attended the prestigious Indiana University School of Music where he graduated with his Bachelor of Music Degree in 2000 under the direction of Ernesto Bitetti. After moving back to his native Southern California, he attended California State University, Fullerton and earned a Master of Music degree under the tutelage of David Grimes. Mr. Nigro is presently in the Doctor of Music program at Claremont Graduate University studying guitar with Jack Sanders. Michael Nigro’s debut recording, “Homage to Piazzolla; Argentine Dances, Songs, and Rhythms,” is released on the label, Music & Arts. The American Record Guide stated, “Nigro has a big sound, a smooth tone, and sure-footed interpretive instincts.” He is currently recording a new CD, for the Music & Arts label, which will feature the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos, Antonio Lauro, Jorge Cardoso, and many other South American composers. As a performer and teacher, Michael has done concerts and masterclasses at many esteemed colleges and prominent guitar societies. In past tours, he has traveled through the Midwest where he performed at the Bloomington Indiana Classical Guitar Society, St. Louis Public Library Concert Series, Oklahoma Public Library Concert Series, and the Kansas Library Concert Series. In the Northwest he has performed at The Jefferson Guitar Society in Ashland, Oregon, Marylhurst University in Portland, Oregon, The Maple Valley Public Library in Seattle Washington. On the east coast he has performed at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and the Olin Arts Center at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. In his local Southern California, he has performed at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Long Beach, The Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, several community colleges, and many other local churches and community events. In May-June 2007, Michael is booking his fourth tour and will be performing in California, Nevada, Utah, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. He will be performing his program titled, “Sounds of the South American Guitar.” Michael is an active member of the guitar community; he is co-founder of the Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, independent reviewer of Soundboard Magazine, and sought after teacher and performer. Michael is presently on the faculty at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California where he is the head of the guitar department.
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| Name:
| Tim Noble
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| Composer
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| | British composer - based in Aberystwyth, Wales - specialising in contemporary classical music. Previous works include a sextet for chamber ensemble, a string quartet and a short piece for clarinet and piano.
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| Name:
| Jaroslav Novak
| | Skills:
| composer, guitarist
| | Phone:
| +420 2 72740631
| | Fax:
| +420 2 72740631
| | Address:
| Srobarova 22, Prague 10 101 00, Czech Republic
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| | Jaroslav Novak was born on June 24, 1968. He has studied at the Prague conservatory: guitar playing under prof. Vaclav Kucera and composition under prof. Bohuslav Rehor. As a guitarist, he mostly works in recording studios and, as member of the Duo Jers, he became a prizewinner of the competion Young Prague. He has cooperated with Pavla Milcova on her CD "Benighted" and in 1992 came out his own CD in cooperation with flutist Jaroslav Pelikan: "Mlcenlive pribehy II" (Silent stories).
As a composer, he dedicates himself mostly to "sacred rock" and is the author, among others, of a Symphony in E, of two guitar concertos, of several sonatas, of a guitar quartet and more than 250 songs.
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| Name:
| Milan Novak
| | Skills:
| Composer
| | Address:
| Canada
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| | Milan started composing music in his past time; just for himself. When he realized that his notes bring meanings to others, he decided to share them.
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| Name:
| Allan John Ontko
| | Skills:
| composer, writer, builder (Pipe organ builder)
| | Phone:
| +1 843 552 8990
| | Address:
| PO Box 40116, Charleston, SC 29423-0116, United States
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| | I am a contemporary composer writing in classical forms.
I write primarily for carillon, organ, voice, and chorus.
Other information is on my website.
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| Name:
| Richard L. Ortiz
| | Skills:
| Arranger, Composer, Player
| | Phone:
| +1 (219) 531 1794
| | Address:
| 701 Jefferson St., Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States
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| | Richard L. Ortiz is a Chicago-land composer, guitarist, and recently music engraver. Rich holds a master's degree in composition from the Chicago College of Performing Arts where he studied wth Dr. Stacy Garrop. Rich's music has been called fresh and exciting and he has recieved several honors, awards, and commissions. In his compositions, Rich hopes to find that happy medium between metal, punk, electronica and orchestral music writing within the chamber music setting.
Some honors and awards Richard has received include honors for his master’s thesis and orchestral work, Narrow Daylight; third place in the 2004-2005 Seymour and Virginia La Rock Composition Competition for his string quartet Persistence in the Face of Adversity, which has become String Quartet in Two Movements; a teaching assistantship for composition and a Performing Arts scholarship for composition at CCPA; and while at V.U., Richard received the MTNA Student Recognition Award for excellence in teaching, and a music scholarship for guitar performance.
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| Name:
| Hoyle Osborne
| | Skills:
| Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Player, Soloist, Teacher
| | Phone:
| +1 505-334-9716
| | Address:
| 122 North Mesa Verde Avenue, Aztec, NM 87410, United States
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| | Pianist specializing in Transcendental Ragtime & Salon Music. Unique and fascinating repertoire ranging from 19th Century American music through classic ragtime and Pan-American music to exquisite original compositions.
Transposition, transcription, and arrangement services. Professional-quality “typeset” music in the key where you want to sing. Most of my clients are singers of standard American popular songs and songs from musicals who find that the published music does not fit their voices. The charge for the service varies according to the length and complexity of the music. Transposition of a standard American popular song, along the lines of “Stardust” or “As Time Goes By” - about 4 pages of printed music - is $30. Contact Hoyle Osborne at music@hoyleosborne.com for details and quotes. See also www.hoyleosborne.com/services.html
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| Name:
| Tony Roy Stuart Osborne
| | Skills:
| Composer
| | Phone:
| +44 (0)1753 541818
| | Fax:
| as phone
| | Address:
| 42 Parkland Avenue, Slough,, Berkshire SL3 7LQ, United Kingdom
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| | Born, UK, 1947, I studied composition and double bass at the Royal Academy of Music. My output is described as 'eclectic', due to a strong mixture of classical, jazz, 'palm-court' and many other musical and cultural influences.
Principal works include a Requiem, a stage musical 'A Fine Time for Wine' (words by Jonathan Posner), from which several songs are widely performed, 'Chaconne Syncopations' for brass quintet, 'Free Spirit' in memory of Princess Diana, 'Jazz Contrasts' and 'Spinning Reels' for string orchestra (commissioned by Robert Turrell/The Soloists Ensemble).
My compositions and arrangements in the Faber 'Stringsets' series include 'Suite and Light' and 'Bytes And Pieces'. I am widely known for my works for double bass, which include three concertos, many ensemble and solo pieces performed and published by David Heyes (Recital Music/Bass-Fest). Works commissioned by American soloist Barry Green (author of 'The Inner Game of Music')include 'Jazz-Suite', Yiddish-Klezmer Medley,and an extensive work for double bass and marimba. Several pieces for younger players are included in major graded-examination lists.
I, and my wife Jo, are also 'Reiki' Master/Practitioners. My publishers are: Faber, Recital Music, Boosey & Hawkes, Piper and Yorke.
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| Name:
| Leroy Osmon
| | Skills:
| Composer, Teacher (Composer)
| | Phone:
| +52 9-944-1695
| | Address:
| Calle 20 No. 487X47 Col. Sol Campestre, Merida, Yucatan 97000, Mexico
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| | Although born May 27, 1948 in Washington, Indiana, Leroy Osmon lived for 44 years in Texas. His early education was in the Texas Public School System, studying clarinet and alto saxophone in a school band. With no formal musical training in composition he entered Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas to study composition with Paul Holmes and orchestration with Charles Wiley. After completing his degree Osmon taught band in East Texas. He went on to complete his Master of Music at Sam Houston State University in composition (studying with Fisher Tull) conducting (Gary Sousa) and musicology (James Marks). While working on his DMA at the University of Houston, Osmon studied composition with Michael Horvit and conducting with Eddie Green. Osmon continues to receive commissions for all music genres, has received the ASCAP Standard Music Award for Composition eight times and the Medallion La Ville De Contrexeville (Contrexeville, France) twice. His works have been performed at every major music conference in the United States. His Symphony for Winds and Percussion was presented at the WASBE conference in Manchester, England. His music has been performed throughout Europe, Australia, Japan, Israel, and Mexico. Most recent published works for band are Christmas in the Netherlands, David's Lyre and March 104 . Chamber works include Music for Five Winds, Suite for Solo Cello, Modinha: For Debra, in May (solo cello) and Yiskor for Mezzo Soprano and Soprano Saxophone. The most recent work for chorus is Singing to the Heavens. Osmon is at this time exclusively published by RBC Music of San Antonio, Texas, however, he has works with TRN, SMC and Peer-Southern of New York. The most recent CD is The Music of Leroy Osmon Vol. II (University of Houston, Eddie Green Conductor - Mark Custon Recording Service). All program notes for the University of Houston CD series (Eddie Green Conductor) are compiled by Osmon. From the first Grainger CD (an internationally acclaimed three volume series of the band works of Percy Grainger), he has worked with Mr. Green on every project. The University of Houston 1998 CD, The Planets, received several Grammy nominations (including program notes). To be released in the near future is a book on the band music of Percy Grainger - Program Guide for the Band Works of Percy Grainger (RBC Music Publishing). Presently, he is working on several commissions, including another Ballet, a Concerto for Tuba, chamber (Romance for Violin and Small Orchestra and Trio for Alto Flute, Viola and Harp) and a new band composition commissioned for Blinn College in Texas, The Midnight Culmination of Sirius. Leroy Osmon formally retired in May 2000, but continues to compose (with over 100 works - 30 published) and teach at the Bach School of Music in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico where he lives with his wife, Dr. Cay Smith Osmon, and their cats, "Missy, Meow-Meow, and Baby."
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| Name:
| Terry Winter Owens
| | Skills:
| Composer
| | Phone:
| +1 212 779 9346
| | Address:
| 401 East 34th Street N32D, New York, NY 10016, United States
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| | Terry Winter Owens is an internationally published composer of concert music, based in New York City. The titles and narration in her music reflect her long-time interest in astronomy and astrophysics, and often include her English translation of the poems of Rainer Maria Rilke as well as her own poetry. Many of her compositions have won awards in international competition.
Her music has been performed in England, Japan, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, Turkey, Laos, Thailand and the US. A CD of her piano music, “Exposed on the Cliffs of the Heart” features 5 piano pieces (1992-1998) performed by Francisco Monteiro for AM&M Records, Portugal. Claire and Antoinette Cann, the English duo pianists have premiered three of her two-piano works and have recorded her Pianophoria #3 for Apollo Records. Her most recent commission was Elegy for Violin and Guitar for Duo 46 and was recorded live in a concert in Istanbul. It will soon be available on a CD of new music.
Owens’s music has been described as "... hauntingly beautiful ... with a magnetic quality which draws both performer and audience into a different world. " The Bangkok Times specially noted the "remarkably evocative sonorities" of her music. The Portuguese Fusões Luso-Inglesas called her music “delicate and intimate (with) remote references to Satie's sound universe …”
Her publishers include Doblinger and Universal in Vienna; Frederick Harris in Canada; Mnemes –Alfiere in Italy; and in the US, Carl Fischer, Galaxy, E.C. Schirmer , C. Alan Publications, Arsis, and Kjos.
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| Name:
| Tolga Zafer Ozdemir
| | Skills:
| Arranger, Composer
| | Phone:
| +902163271534
| | Address:
| istanbul, Turkey
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| | i compose music for the cartoons moreover, i have serious works, such as string quartet, a piece for two pianos, ensemble works etc. i am good at computerizing, but i am looking for players and ensembles to make play
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| Name:
| Andre Pabarciute
| | Skills:
| Composer, Player, jazz vocalist
| | Address:
| Lithuania
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| | The new incredible talent from Lithuania!
Please visit website for exhaustive info.
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| Name:
| Christopher Painter
| | Skills:
| Composer
| | Fax:
| +44 (0)29 20499 970
| | Address:
| 33 Southminster Road, Cardiff CF23 5AT, United Kingdom
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| | Christopher Painter studied composition with Alun Hoddinott at Cardiff University where he one many awards. He was the first Welsh winner of the Gregynnog International Composers Award and has been Comnposer-in-Residence with the National Youth Orchestra of Wales, National Brass Band of Wales and Ensemble Cymru.
Christopher has furthered his studies with classes and consultations with Edward Gregson, George Benjamin, Robert Saxton, Robert Simpson, Samuel Adler and Marek Stachowski.
Christopher is published by Vanderbeek & Imrie Ltd. and Oriana Publications Ltd. (www.orianapublications.co.uk)
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| Name:
| Sergio Pallante
| | Skills:
| Composer
| | Address:
| via P. Castelli, INCAM, Messina 98122, Italy
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| | Sergio Pallante was born in Messina, Italy, the 11/07/1957, and began his musical studies under T. Tiano’s (piano) and V. Modaro’s (composition) guidance. He studied Mathematics at Messina University and continued studying composition with S. Sciarrino and then with B. Porena at Conservatorio “S. Cecilia” in Rome. He attended several composition courses held by I. Xenakis (Salzburg’s Mozarteum), G. Manzoni (San Marino), G. Grisey, H. Birtwistle, K. Huber (Centre Acanthes in Avignon) and courses in Musical Analysis taught by R. Cogan, P. Escot, M. de Natale, D. de La Motte.
Most of his compositions have been performed in contemporary music Festivals (such as Darmstadt Ferienkurse, Angers Musique du XXème Siecle, Musicanova in Sofia, Roma Progetto-Musica ’96 and’99, ...) and in prestigious halls (Salle Gaveau in Paris, Kameralna Philarmonic in Warsawa, Auditorium Kaufmann in Bruxelles, Miller Theatre in New York, ...), in Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Polland, Esthonia, Belgium, Holland, Bulgaria, South Africa Rep. and transmitted via radio by Radio France, Radio Prague, RAI.
In 1987 he orchestrated from the flute and piano score (the original orchestral score was lost) the Concert for Flute and Orchestra of E. Krakamp, who was born in Messina but had Bohemian origin. The first modern performances took place in the same year in Mexico: Guadalajara, Guadajuanito, Mexico City. His compositions are recorded on CD by S.A.M. Editions, Archivio Editions, Musica Domani Editions, RAS Editions, CIMS Editions, Transatlantic Editions (Paris).
He currently teaches Musical Analysis at Conservatorio “A. Corelli” in Messina and writes for specialized Analysis reviews (“Analisi”, “Civiltà Musicale”, ...).
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| Name:
| Vanessa Paloma
| | Skills:
| Composer, Singer, Soloist, Teacher (Singer and play medieval harp)
| | Phone:
| +1 (310) 497 5137
| | Fax:
| +1 (310) 659 3736
| | Address:
| Los Angeles CA, United States
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| | A Colombian singer of passion and power. Her vocals soar and plunge into the depths of your heart and soul. Has performed throughout the United States, Israel, South America and the Orient. Her specialty is the interfase of tradition and contemporary expression. Performed with Long Beach Opera, Ensemble Nuance and Camerata Pacifica Baroque among others. Founding Artistic Director of the SYNERGY Ensemble and Flor de Serena.
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| Name:
| Miro Pandur
| | Skills:
| Arranger, Composer, Player, Teacher, producer (MIDI programmer and producer)
| | Phone:
| +387-036-552-567
| | Address:
| Cemalovica 8, Mostar 88000, Bosnia Herzegovina
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| | I'm 38 and have expirience in music production. I compose music with ethno influences but also classic and pop genre. My main instrument is guitar. I recorded three own CD-s in my home studio and I made mix and mastering in Pavarotti Music Centre in Mostar.I cooperate with Sarajavo philharmonic orchestra and opera singers. I would like to cooperate with musician from hole world and make good international project. Please ,contact me for more details. Thank you!
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| Name:
| Stepan Pasicznyk
| | Skills:
| Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Player, Singer, Soloist, Studio recording (Proficient in the use of Cool Edit Pro & Cubase recording software)
| | Phone:
| +44 (0)20 8440 7899
| | Address:
| 60 Cranbrook Road, Herts EN4 8UW, United Kingdom
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| | The Ukes is a British Ukrainian band formed by Stepan Pasicznyk formerly of Wedding Present spin off The Ukrainians. It plays traditional Ukrainian music, in a folk rock style, and also traditional style Ukrainian dance "Zabava" music. Concert appearances to date have been in the UK, Canada, France, and Germany.
As well as having recorded more traditional Ukrainian music and original songs about Ukraine in Ukrainian and English since leaving The Ukrainians, Stepan Pasicznyk also works as a session musician, having recorded on projects produced by Justin Sullivan of New Model Army, Phil Manzanera, guitarist of Roxy Music, and "Swill" Odgers of British Punk/Folk Group The Men They Couldn't Hang 's latest release "Elvis Lives Here" with his "Swagger Band". He sessioned on the last release by Ukrainian American duet Darka and Slavko before they parted company.
Other previous Ukrainian musical activity included playing accordion for Reading based Traditional Dance ensemble Metelyk and a year with Ukrainian male voice choir Bulava. He plays with UK Waltham Cross based Ukrainian Dance and general function band Zhnyva. He has translated songs from Ukrainian into English for Ukrainian artist Lessia Horova, and recorded an English version of Razom Nas Bahato, Ukraine's Orange Revolution anthem by Greenjolly. Some of his other musical and media exploits include incidental music for BBC TV's Soccer enthusiasts show Row Z, preparing musical arrangement for a London Theatre production "Husbands and Lovers" by Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnar, and recording introductory music for Canadian British Columbia longest running Ukrainian radio show, Nash Holos.
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| Name:
| Jaroslav Pelikan
| | Skills:
| composer, flutist
| | Phone:
| +420 2 72740631
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| +420 2 72740631
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| Srobarova 22, Prague 10 101 00, Czech Republic
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| | National theater opera of Prague's flautist Jaroslav Pelikan (1970) has lived in a musical background since his childhood: he has been member of the Kühn's Children's Choir, at the Prague conservatory he has studied composition under prof. Feld and flute playing under prof. Jan Riedlbauch, at the Academy he concentrated on flute playing (he has been the student of prof. Valek and prof. Cech). In the years 1992-93, he has been engaged in Brazil where he tought at the conservatory and played in several orchestras and in a wind quintet. At home, he is member of several chamber groups (among others of the Duo Jers with Jaroslav Novak and of the wind quintet In uno Spirito) with which he has succesfully taken part in several competitions as the Mercury-Prix Vienna 1996, the Dusek competition and others.
Until today, he has devoted his composing activities to instrumental music. He is the author of two sonatas for flute and piano, of a violoncello sonata, of a 1. Chamber symphony, of a sonata for trumpet and organ and of a string quartet. His stay in Brazil has been important far the evolution of his style. There he wrote his second Chamber symphony, his third sonata for flute and piano, a Trio and a Concerto for oboe (performed too in Tokio on autumn 1999). A continuation of these tendencies are the Chorinhos (first performance at the Prague Rudolfinum on the 13. 10. 1999), a flute concerto with South-American elements (the use of a Spanish guitar for instance). In the Chorinhos, the author stylises the city folklore, so typical for the brazilian music.
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| Name:
| Kelly Melissa Penn
| | Skills:
| Composer, Player, Teacher (students accepted for instruction, age 4 up piano, violin and flute)
| | Phone:
| 517-676-3698
| | Address:
| 978 W. Columbia Rd., Mason 48854, Vietnam
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| | Kelly Penn is a graduate of Akron University. She holds a masters degree in Education and has been teaching private music lessons for 10 years. She holds affiliations with Steinway educational partnership program.
Her current achievements include finishing a technique book for piano students based entirely on the pentatonic scale as well as developing a preschool music program for piano. It is becoming the most requested program of parents for preschool children and lesson instruction on piano.
Currently accepting students for piano beginning at age 4, all levels welcomed, flute beginning at age 9, all levels welcome, and violin, beginning at age 8. Lessons are given in Mason, Michigan. Contact for available times and scheduling information.
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| Name:
| Wayne Michael Peppercorn
| | Skills:
| Composer
| | Address:
| 1218 Creekwood, Batavia, OH 45103, United States
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| | Classical composition is my heart's voice. I believe music should "glorify God, serve as a resource for enjoyment, a place to have your spirit touched, lifted, and re-energized". For me, the best musical vehicle to accomplish this goal is tonal and structured compositions.
Music usually reflects the times in which it was written. Today's music is no exception. Unfortunately, the narcissism, irresponsibility, and anger (rage) of our society is reflected in some of today's music. Personally, I find no enjoyment from works that are thus conceived.
It is my opinion that a lot of today's serious composers neglect one very important music ingredient...the listener. One only has to look at the drop off in concert attendances to see we have a problem. Please understand that I am neither condemning anyone nor their musical style. However, it does appear our generation has turned it's back on the "serious music audience"; today's audience does not (maybe can't) understand most of today's serious music (probably because it's not written for them, i.e. the patrons, the listeners).
It is my hope, having said the above, you may understand the essence and purpose of my writing. Thanks again for visiting.
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