A cry for help. |
Well, maybe not a cry :-)but I was hoping you would be so kind as to click below and go cast a nice big vote for me? Maybe even say something nice?http://anthemchallenge.cbc.ca/mediadetail/26718...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:13:00 PST |
Composition Rehab |
It is so easy to start judging what you write as you write it, and you really shouldn't. Of course you should consider technical aspects during composition, things like form and counterpoint and motiv...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:30:00 PST |
About the Synful pieces |
Okay, this is what I have been up to for the past few weeks, writing music with one of the most amazing piece of software I have put my hands on in a while - Synful. Synful is a breakthrough piece of ...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:29:00 PST |
Vote for Sandros title |
Please go to my site and vote for Sandro's title!Cheers,Alain...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Thu, 29 May 2008 01:15:00 PST |
Q&A: Long Forms |
"Dear, Alain "I am able to write short one-movement pieces (2-4 minutes). However, I find it difficult to write convincingly or interestingly for longer streches of time. How can I achieve ...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Thu, 29 May 2008 11:43:00 PST |
The Importance of the Title |
The Importance of the Title May 27th, 2008 .. --> by Alain Mayrand --> Is a title important for a piece of instrumental music? Yes. Even if the piece is non-programma...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Tue, 27 May 2008 02:04:00 PST |
Sandros Piece is Completed |
On Tuesday I completed the piece for Sandro, fully engraved and looking beautiful. I emailed it over just minutes before I had to go teach. I was quite nervous about how he would re...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Sat, 03 May 2008 04:56:00 PST |
First view of new piece for Sandro |
No Empty Gestures April 7th, 2008 Since Sandro is a virtuoso, a goal for this piece is to showcase his outstanding technique. A common feature of virtuoso works is t...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:43:00 PST |
Uriels Anvil coming to South Carolina |
Uriel's Anvil will be presented at the National Conference of the North American Saxophone Alliance in April at the University of South Carolina.The presenters will be Julia Nolan on alto saxophone an...
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:07:00 PST |
About Uriels Anvil |
Uriel’s Anvilfor alto saxophone and pianoIt was written for Julia Nolan and Sandra Joy of the Erato Ensemble.You can read more about the meaning of the title and the music on my website....
Posted by Alain Mayrand, Composer on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:09:00 PST |
