I haven't done the internet thing in a while (this keeps happening), this time because I've been composing, traveling, and moved into a new flat and don't have internet yet. There are various tidbits of good news though. The London Contemporary Chamber Orchestra gave a workshop to my piece Short Suite for Small Orchestra, and dug it enough to play it on their October 17 concert here in London. It was also performed by the Stranded Ensemble on June 8, and people seemed to like it a lot.
I'm writing a second, much harder piece for chamber orchestra derived from the same harmony as the third movement of the short suite. And some of the rhythmic ideas from the first. But the overall shape will be more of a single, through composed crescendo. Should be interesting.
I think I mentioned this on here already, but in August I'm heading to Dartington, in Totnes, to compose a piece for chorus to be performed by EXAUDI, conducted by James Weeks. I'm just gathering some ideas for that now.
And reading a bunch of theory books to bolster a few ideas about harmony. I'm just beginning to explore Rameau's ideas, and understand just how different French and German thinking has become. And believe it or not I'm working on adding a bit more of the German ideas to my music...we'll see how that goes.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Email from ERM Media
Dear Maestro Norton,
It is with great pleasure that I inform you that your composition "DREAM LIGHTS (Riverbank)" was one of the scores chosen for the upcoming recording project MILLENNIUM PROJECT: MADE IN THE AMERICAS!
The amount of submissions was staggering with over 590 submitted!
Recording contracts and all paperwork will be sent out on Monday, March 23, 2009 and should arrive to you in approximately 2 - 4 business days. (We will also enclose a CD from Volume One of this terrific series!)
This is an extraordinary recording series! Radio and media play has never been higher with over 625 outlets worldwide and exposure is fantastic with worldwide distribution through Naxos.
The recording sessions will take place in the USA with the renowned Millennium Symphony from the end of April through the end of May. You will get as many conversations and discussions with the conductor as you need. (Of course, you may attend as well!)
Some deadlines to be aware of:
*** March 23, 2009: Contracts sent out from the ERMMedia offices.
*** April 3, 2009: All paperwork due back to ERM by April 3, 2009.
*** April 6, 2009: Press Announcement (Sent worldwide) of Pieces & Composers in Project!
*** April 24 - May 23, 2009: Recording Sessions to take place in Virginia!
*** July 1, 2009: Rough edits / rough mixes of your recording sent to you on CD-R (You will have input as to balances, etc.)
*** August 1, 2009: Liner Notes and Bios finalized. CD booklet sent out to composers for approval.
*** September 15, 2009: Release of MILLENNIUM PROJECT: MADE IN THE AMERICAS! Worldwide.
Once again, Congratulations! If you do not get your contracts and paperwork within one week from today, please call us immediately at xxx-xxx-xxxx or via email at xxxxx@ermmedia.org.
You can hear fantastic ERMMedia recordings through the ERMMedia RADIO at our website at www.numusicdirect.com
Congratulations!
M.J. Ainsely
ERMMedia
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