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Episode 1-Table of ContentsThis week on“The Composers Notebook.”In the first episode you will be introduced to our host, composer and educator Nolan Schmit. Nolan uses his unique blend of“NPR style” informative speaking and storytelling to introduce each listener to an overview of “The Composer’s Notebook.”Enjoy a number of segments including:Composition LessonInspirationTechnology TipsConnecting two USB microphones to a MacComposers and CoffeeInterview with Nolan Schmit-Get to know your host and hear ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 2-Chapter 1-Planning and CreatingThis week on“The Composers Notebook.”In this chapter, we will“dig in” to the “how-to” of composing music by introducing a strategy one can use to begin composing a new piece.Enjoy a number of segments including:Composition LessonOverview of the Compositional ProcessPlan, Create, Manipulate, Organize, Revise, PerformDiscussion about Planning and CreatingTechnology TipsNotation Software: Finale vs. SibeliusComposer News and NoteFind out birth dates, anniversaries and important his ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 3-Composers and Coffee with Carolee CurtrightIn this episode, we have a conversation with composer Carolee Curtright. Carolee is professor emeriti of Music Education and Choral Activities at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln School of Music. She is a composer/ arranger with compositions published by Hinshaw, Boosey and Hawkes, Plymouth, Cherry Lane, Heritage, Lorenz, Roger Dean and Choristers Guild. She is the founder/artistic director of the Pueri Cantores Organization of Choirs for Young Voices that includes three choirs for youn ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 4-Chapter 2-Manipulating and OrganizingIn this week’s chapter of The Composers Notebook, we explore the many ways one can manipulate cells and motives to create musical variety within a piece. We also examine ways of organizing musical ideas into standardized forms.Enjoy a number of segments including:Composition LessonManipulating and Organizing Musical Ideas (Cells, Motives, Phrases)Technology TipsDent Du Midi-A freeware application for importing MIDI files into GarageBand.Composer News and NoteFind out birth dates, annivers ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 5-Chapter 3-Revising and PerformingNolan discusses attitudes about and approaches to revising your compositions and examines the educational value of hearing your works performed.Programming note: No episode will be posted on May 28. The season finale will be posted on June 4, 2006.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 6-Composers and Coffee with Peter BouffardMy guest on Composers and Coffee is jazz guitarist, composer and arranger Dr. Peter Bouffard.A native of Vermont, Dr. Peter Bouffard holds a DMA in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music, an MM in Jazz Education from UNL as well as an AS in Jazz and Contemporary Music and a BMEd from the University of Maine.Peter is an active guitarist in the region where he performs for a variety of engagements. He has been an adjudicator, clinician, and/or director for a variety of musica ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 7-Chapter 4-Planning a Work for Concert BandNolan welcomes listeners to a new season of The Composers Notebook. He explains the steps he took in planning to compose“Encomium for the Courageous”, a work commissioned by the Nebraska Ambassadors of Music.Nolan reviews Make Music’s newest software update in Finale 2007.Listen to Flourish for Five Trumpets and find out the fall line-up for Composers and Coffee.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 8-Composers and Coffee with Kris DiMartinoToday’s guest is Christian singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist Kris, DiMartino. Kris and Nolan discuss the challenges faced by young musicians today and how faith impacts one’s creative work.Contact Kris at:http://www.krisdimartino.comDiMartino RecordsP.O. Box 641858 - Omaha, NE 68164402-312-5000kris@krisdimartino.comListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 9-Chapter 5-Creating Encomium for the CourageousDuring this week’s program, Nolan reveals the steps he took in creating musical material for his work “Encomium for the Courageous.”Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 10-Part I-Composers and Coffee with Jackson BerkeyTodays guest is Jackson Berkey. Jackson’s artistry encompasses that of an acclaimed pianist, an inventive and highly creative composer, a meticulous producer and recording artist. His range of accomplishments in music combine with a depth of talent that is formidable indeed. His New York Town Hall Debut in 1969 launched a remarkable and highly varied career.Jackson Berkey earned his Master of Music performance degree at the Julliard School in New York City and appeared on the artsit roste ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 10-Part II-Composers and Coffee with Jackson BerkeyThe second part and conclusion of my conversation with Jackson Berkey.*Programming Note: This is the second of two parts.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 11-Chapter 6-My Motivic Makeover: Manipulation and Modification.In this weeks episode, Nolan discusses expectancy in music and methods of varying motives by using the following techniques:•Inversion•Retrograde•Augmentation•Diminution•Meter changes•Rhythmic changes•Pitch substitutionand the importance that the choice of keys and tempi has on the character of a composition.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 12-Composers and Coffee with Kelly RossumNolan’s guest on the program is jazz trumpet player and composer Kelly Rossum. Rossum is gaining an international reputation as a creative force in the definition of modern jazz. It is difficult to describe his style as anything but unique; combining the traditions of swing, bop and free jazz with theinnovations of electronica, ambient and trance music. Kelly has presented music master classes throughout the United States as well as in Europe and Asia. He has appeared on over 20 CD record ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 13-Chapter 7-Back to School with TechnologyNolan welcomes listeners back to The Composers Notebook. In this"Back to School"edition of The Composers Notebook, Nolan discusses some helpful technology reminders about notation software, previews the new Finale 2008 and introduces his newest work,"Journey of the Sandhill Cranes"for concert band.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 14-Chapter 8-Happy New Year-ResolutionsNolan discusses good resolutions to make as a composer and reports on a survey of music publishers on what they look for in submitted manuscripts.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 15-Part I-Composers and Coffee with James Neal KoudelkaNolan’s guest this week is James Neal Koudelka. Jim is a private voice and piano instructor in Lincoln, Nebraska during the academic year. He is musical director for the Okoboji Summer Theatre, part of the educational training program for actors from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri. At Okoboji, hehas music directed over 25 mainstage musicals, and three children’s musicals. Jim is also a music consultant for Nebraska Educational Television.jimkoudelka@hotmail.com*Programming Note: T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 15-Part II-Composers and Coffee with James Neal KoudelkaThe second part and conclusion of my conversation with James Neal Koudleka.jimkoudelka@hotmail.com*Programming Note: This is the second of two parts.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 16-Chapter 9-COPYRIGHT: You only hurt the ones you love!Nolan explains the purposes of copyrights, intellectual property, and the impact copyright infringement has on composers and authors.He also provides an overview of public domain materials and fair use provisions of copyright law.Enjoy the return of“Very, very, very funny jokes.”Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 17-Part I-Composers and Coffee with Bruce PearsonNolan’s guest this week is Bruce Pearson. Bruce Pearson is a world-renowned music educator, composer, author, and conductor.He is perhaps best known for his authorship of the Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method and for his co-authorship with Dean Sorenson of the widely-acclaimed Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method and Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method (Neil A. Kjos Music Company), which are currently regarded as the two most significant publications for beginning band and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 17-Part II-Composers and Coffee with Bruce PearsonThe second part and conclusion of my conversation with Bruce Pearson.http://brucepearsonmusic.com/index.htm*Programming Note: This is the second of two parts.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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