So Why Doesn’t CutTime® Record?
It has been a long time since I posted about my journey since leaving my enviable, tenured position in a major American symphony orchestra back in 2012. I did post …
Spoiler Alert
I must confess, I am very spoiled. I grew up middle-class, never wanting for access to food, jobs, a warm house, a supportive family, a caring father, and educational opportunities …
Getting Real with Classical Music, Part 3
OK, so I’ve written before about classical music checking in with reality and just giving the general public some of what they want, in order to rebuild trust in our …
What I’m Sayin’
The annual League of American Orchestras conference will be here in Detroit next week, with a thousand arts admins, artist managers, and some musician-members discussing the direction, issues, growth, and …
Why Is Your Music Neo-Romantic, Rick? Part 2
Some time ago I wrote about how I started composing unexpectedly, and using tonal, neo-classical modes (just notes). I didn’t go into how I feel about normal new music, avante garde music, experimental …
Working for Change
This blogpost is originally published at New Music USA. In September 2015 I was delighted to serve a short composer residency for New Music USA’s Music Alive: New Partnership program with …
Excellence vs. Opportunity
I heard someone mention excellence and opportunity awhile back and I can’t stop thinking about it. I chose a career in “excellent performance” once I began music schools, intent to play bass in a …