Why hello internet, it's been a while, I'm glad you're still here. I'll try to keep in touch better in the coming year. First new recording: Shame for speaking alto flutist by Jesse Diener-Bennett Second, some reflection on the new year. As I was thinking about 2015, I was also (inevitably) thinking about 2014, and … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Tag: classical music
Improv Project – Day 11
Today, I improvised in the style of Mozart's GM flute concerto, Mvt. 2. I did something inspired by Mozart, using some of his themes, to try and get a better grip on what I'm working on. This is a interesting way to practice that puts me in the composer's shoes for a minute. It makes … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 11
Improv Project – Day 6
Today, I cut loose, finally just recording something I created with no limitations, no boundaries, no inspiration but what I'm feeling in the moment. This is the first time I've done a free improv (with the intention of other people hearing it) in quite a while, and I'm still a little rusty. So here's my Day … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 6
Pre-Michigan Prep and Edgar Varese
I'm super excited to be going home for a week to do so many music things. Because of all the awesome music things happening, I've been doing a lot of prep work, mostly research and practicing. The practicing is obviously necessary, but research? The same way you need to understand the context of a piece … Continue reading Pre-Michigan Prep and Edgar Varese
Recital Announcement!
I'm really excited to announce I'll be doing a recital in Dearborn, MI at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn. The recital is an exploration of the 20th century flute repertoire with works representative of some of the major music styles and ways to think about music. I'll be joined by Melissa Coppola on the … Continue reading Recital Announcement!