Tag Archives: Concerto for Marimba

Composition Recital – Rehearsal

On Monday, April 6, we had the dress rehearsal in Staples Hall.  This was the only time we got to check the balance of the group and to iron out any kinks.  Luckily, I had edited the pieces and fixed … Continue reading

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Composition Recital

Tomorrow night, Tuesday April 7 at 8:00 pm, my Master’s Composition Recital will be taking place!!  The program will consist of pieces I have written while I have studied at Central Michigan University. Voodoo (2008) – Andrew Shankles, conductor Delirium: … Continue reading

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Previously… on MontBlog #2

Towards the end of summer 2008, I finished my 5th piece for wind band, Voodoo.  This piece was supposed to be a grade 3, but with all my music, it ended up much harder than I thought it would.  I … Continue reading

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“Band-erstrating”

I can’t take credit for the title, as I read that on John Mackey’s Facebook. The last two days have been spent transcribing my Marimba Concerto (the first movement) for wind ensemble.  The premiere will be in April (I will … Continue reading

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