August 2010
4 posts
Solo/Group Alternation - August 29th
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Hello all,
There is no curator this week, so we will try something new:
While often analyzing my solo work, I’m struck by how much my own themes, improvisational models and techniques directly influence my group work. It seems almost inevitable that those who dedicate much of their artistic energy towards solo work should find that their idea of group improvisation...
Luke Bergman - August 22nd, 2010
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How are we inspired by our natural surroundings?
My piece is dedicated to the Pacific Northwest, and all of the extreme energy, both creative and destructive, that it inspires in its inhabitants.
The Northwest is known for thick forests, dismal winters, magnificently beautiful mountains, serial killers, strong beers, fog, vibrant communities, coffee, atheism, passive...
Chris Icasiano - August 15th
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improviser as composer . setting your own parameters.
in previous racer sessions, the idea of using preset parameters or “constraints” for improvisation has been implemented in order to help guide the pieces. the purpose of using parameters was to give specified guidelines to the performers to focus each individual’s musical ideas, thus, helping give the improvised...
Andy Clausen - August 8th
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The Opening Set
This week I will perform my new quintet composition entitled “The Wishbone Suite”.
Featuring:
Ivan Arteaga - Clarinet
Aaron Otheim - Accordion
Jared Borkowski - Guitar
Andy Clausen - Trombone
Chris Icasiano - Drums
Concepts
DISCLAIMER:
Sorry for this dreadfully disjointed discourse I’m about to embark on. Hopefully you can take...