I cannot even describe how thrilling it was to be able to write, copy, rehearse and conduct my own piece with good players under me. I have had the oddContinue readingMoments of Transition
Month: September 2013
Composition vs Plagiarism
I hear a lot of talk about people who think John Williams is a “thief.” And it’s true…when you get into the academic side of music, you find a lotContinue readingComposition vs Plagiarism
The Wisdom of Elmer Bernstein
I follow Bear McCreary’s work religiously. This is because he is one of those composers who is poised to become one of the greats next to John Williams and hisContinue readingThe Wisdom of Elmer Bernstein
Top Ten Symphonies
I have been browsing these top ten lists for the best symphonies ever composed, and I’m starting to get a little annoyed. Many of the symphonies picked are inferior worksContinue readingTop Ten Symphonies