I presented my third and final piece for solo piano in class today. I wrote this piece using an idea I had a month ago. I took this idea and further developed it. It only took me two sittings to finalize the piece.
Some comments I received
- Sort of repetitive. Could use more variation with the rhythm
- Good flow of ideas, logical way of stating idea and developing it
- Sounds a lot like another piece of music (which i have no heard). Should introduce some pitch changes to make it more "original". People were comparing it to a piece by rush. It would be interesting to hear this piece. If anyone can remember the name Let me know!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Presentation 3 (POST 6)
Some comments I received on the second piece I wrote, the first in the suite.
- at measure 22, the entire mood changes, a lot of new colors are introduced. perhaps I could introduce this sooner
- I am using consistent intervals
- The entire third system could be expanded and developed more. Possibly use acceleration? Only two notes are sounding for 4 measures. Acceleration could give this passage another dimension
- Fix tempo markings
- at measure 22, the entire mood changes, a lot of new colors are introduced. perhaps I could introduce this sooner
- I am using consistent intervals
- The entire third system could be expanded and developed more. Possibly use acceleration? Only two notes are sounding for 4 measures. Acceleration could give this passage another dimension
- Fix tempo markings
Monday, February 1, 2010
Newfound Music Festival (POST 5)
I thought this years Newfound music festival was great. Not only did I get several opportunities to perform new works, I was able to listen to a lot of contemporary music.
- The Friday night concert was great. This first half of the program was music from two of our composers at MUN, Clark Ross and Andrew Staniland. I really enjoyed both of these pieces. What stood out to me the most was the texture that Andrew was able to create through the use of sparse chords and "word painting" on the piano. The text was very clear and the piano was used a tool to emphasis what the character was feeling. Great!
- Saturday Night student composition concert was also a great success. Great crowd and everyone's music seemed to come across well in the concert hall. I was especially happy with the way that Tim interpreted my pieces. I thought he treated the colors very well.
- Late night Saturday concert featured music from the Americas. Great selection of pieces which contrasted very well with the rest of the festival.
- The Friday night concert was great. This first half of the program was music from two of our composers at MUN, Clark Ross and Andrew Staniland. I really enjoyed both of these pieces. What stood out to me the most was the texture that Andrew was able to create through the use of sparse chords and "word painting" on the piano. The text was very clear and the piano was used a tool to emphasis what the character was feeling. Great!
- Saturday Night student composition concert was also a great success. Great crowd and everyone's music seemed to come across well in the concert hall. I was especially happy with the way that Tim interpreted my pieces. I thought he treated the colors very well.
- Late night Saturday concert featured music from the Americas. Great selection of pieces which contrasted very well with the rest of the festival.
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