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Dear Guests, Welcome to my blog which I treat like a creative garden where I regularly plant poetry, philosophy, an Oboe Brilliance lesson or essay of some kind, and journal about composing. May you enjoy, be nourished, and return. Thank you for visiting. Musically yours, Kathryn
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"How do you compose?" That is the most commonly asked question I hear.
This blog is a window into my creative process and philosophies as a composer and instrumentalist. At times it may contain music, photos, and poetry as well. May you enjoy, return, and benefit!   My Archives  March 2010
Spring Oboe/Flute choir and WCQS fund raiser
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Dear Guests,
If you are an oboist or flutist in the Asheville area, you are invited to participate in the Spring oboe/flute choir I am hosting through my music studio. Every Saturday in my studio from 1:30(down beat) - 2:30 (last beat) we will rehearse starting this coming Saturday March 13th through to Saturday April 24th. Participants must be able to attend most or all of the rehearsals. On Sunday April 24th the choir will perform in ensemble, and some participants will play a solo. All the cash and checks (to me) collected, will be processes through my music studio and 100% of the money will be donated to WCQS by my music studio. I am supplying all music, providing rehearsal space, and conducting all rehearsals. Area residents are encouraged to attend the performance (TBA). The music I am providing is a book of "Olde English Melodies" in a trio format. The level of music is not difficult at all. I look forward to coaching the players in wind sculpting, phrasing, intonation, and playing well in ensemble. I am also looking forward to playing in the choir myself. Simply contact me via the contact page or the home page questionaire and I'll zap you more details. Musically yours, Kathryn
Dear Guests,
If you need music composed for a film, etc., I might be just the composer you need! I just composed a ballet for full orchestra in a compositional form which is perfect to use for film scores as it contains great flexability and freedom of variation. Also, I love to compose - and DO - in a variety of forms, and expressions so I can magnify the myriad of characters and emotional landscapes needed to enhance your film. As long as I agree with the artistic intention of the film, I can be inspired to significantly add to the vision. Now, you might ask yourself, "How do I select the right composer for my film (etc.)?" When selecting a composer to create music for you it helps to know: 1) What do you want and need? 2) Can this composer do that? Does (she/he have the education, skill set, talent, "voice" and experience you require? What is his/her life and musical experience? 3) Can this composer deliver on time what you need and in the format you need? Also, is she/he available? 4) Can you afford this specific composer or afford not to hire this specific composer? 5) Is there a contract involved? How are copyright and performance right issues addressed? 6) Do you like this composer, can you work with him/her, do you want this composer to have the job? What does your gut say about how you will feel about the creation? What is helpful to know about me, is that I am well trained and practiced. I have a full toolbox enabling me to compose for any solo instrument of the orchestra up to and including full orchestra, plus voice, keyboard instruments, and classical guitar. I can compose a myriad of expressions including humor which is very hard to find!!! Part of the reason it is hard to find is because it takes an enourmous amount of rhythmic skill, emotional awareness and freedom. Also my pieces can be extrememely dark, moody, deep, peaceful, mystical, melodic, tonal, way out there, atonal, a mixture of tonal/atonal, very rhythmic, un metered, unmetered sounding and more. I compose all in my own musical voice in a host of my own musical styles. I love classical forms as well and compose in them at times. I am strong with color and texture, expressions, and creating new sonic worlds never before experienced. What I DO NOT do, is mimic other genres, other styles, or serve as a serrogate composer for those who cannot compose themselves. I have a strong and unique voice, stay in charge of the artistic process, and maintain copyright. I can deliver well crafted, moving music with exact specifications to time and need. My work is 100% guarenteed! I deliver on time (or before) and aim to exceed expectations. Musical experience consists of a childhood of dancing, singing, and playing in ensembles, plus studying voice, piano, and especially oboe. I am a proud graduate of the S.F. Conservatory of Music. As an adult I have been teaching oboe, flute, piano, and composition as well as composing solo, chamber, and orchestral music. My personal experience includes a full rich childhood full of canoing, bird watching, and camping, I've raised a family, survived divorce, I've worked very hard, have lived in N.Y., England, CA, and N.C.. I survived assualt, personal crisis, built businesses, and get along with almost everyone of different religious, intellectual and political opinions. I am an animal lover (former dog trainer), earth lover, and a very proud mother of my son who is a young man now. I've studied and practiced a variety of religions, am out of the box intellectually and theologically, am an avid reader, environmentalist and femminist. Most importantly as a musician I am a viking and a poet - meaning - restless and courageous to discover new sonic worlds in an adventurous way with as much magic as I can inspire! So if you need music that sounds like anything specifically written before the 21st century then please simply either use music from the past, or work with another composer! I create, I don't mimic or duplicate. My greatest strength is in my ability to create custom music for solo instrumentalists to expand their music voyage, and to take an audience, ensemble or soloist, into new realms. Feel free to question me, order scores, and be openly expressive about your needs, concerns and considerations with regards to determining if I am the right composer to meet your demanding needs! Musically yours, Kathryn |
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