Jim McNeely reflects on his compositional development from high school to today and his 4-step process that he advises all composers follow.
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John Yao: Points in Time
John Yao talks about the emotional side of arranging your own music, balancing between character and change, and his latest project.
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Vanessa Perica: My First Dive into the Symphonic World
Vanessa Perica reflects on adapting material from her big band album for her first symphonic commission.
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Erica Seguine: The Power of Patience as a Composer, the Importance of Discernment and Trust, and the Gift of Perspective
Erica Seguine discusses the power of patience as a composer, the importance of discernment and trust, and the gift of perspective
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An Interview with John Clayton
In this interview with Paul Read, John Clayton recounts his compositional origins, his processes, and his advice for young composers.
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Bob Mintzer: The Ever Evolving Writing Process
Bob Mintzer reflects on his process as a composer through his background, techniques for generating ideas, and executing those ideas.
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Terry Promane: Give Me 5
Terry Promane discusses his 5 favorite arranging topics dealing with preparation, practice, and process.
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John La Barbera On Arranging – Part 1
John La Barbera’s “On Arranging” series begins with the the art of arranging and advice on “line.”
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