A.R.S.
Comments (0) After nearly three continuous months of work, A.R.S. for tenor saxophone and piano is finished. Score/parts and realization are below. Enjoy.
Comments (0) Klezmer Link
By Ben, October 17, 2011
For all interested – here’s the link to the Klezmer band I play with.
Events – *Updated*
By Ben, September 25, 2011
I finally fixed the out of date mess that was the Events page. It now includes all major past performances going back to 2003. Enjoy.
More Video Goodness
By Ben, September 19, 2011
I’ve added an episode of Michigan Music Monthly (episode 4 to be exact) that features my band, Wisaal playing live at (SCENE) Metrospace. The video includes Aspen Grove and an extended version of Fusion Dance. Enjoy.
Michigan Music Monthly Episode 4 from Lansing Public Media on Vimeo.
Five Variants on ‘Amazing Grace’
By Ben, September 16, 2011
Since I’m a part of the Lansing Area Uke Group (L.A.U.G.H), I was excited to see one of the members starting a contest for the best uke rendition of a hymn. Being a composer though, I felt I had to do something more than just the standard sing/play. Here’s my entry, with video courtesy of the always amazing Sam Merciers. Enjoy.
score (low g tuning)
Dreams and Regrets
By Ben, July 24, 2011
Added a new chart, Dreams and Regrets, to the Scores page. Something a little more sentimental than my typical oeuvre. Enjoy.
Prism Chain
By Ben, July 8, 2011
Last update this week, I swear.
I’ve added the score (in both sizes) for Prism Chain for flute, tenor sax, and marimba. Call it a prelude and pseudo-fugue for small ensemble based on the idea of splitting a whole into it’s components.
It was commissioned by saxophonist Ryan Janus, who will be giving the premier performance later this year.
Lyric Variations
By Ben, July 7, 2011
I’m a posting machine today.
I’ve also added the score (no audio yet) of the Lyric Variations for Violin Solo. They were composed for violinist Barton Samuel Rotberg, assistant professor of violin at Mercyhurst College, who will be giving the premier in February 2012. They’re significantly more tonal (in a very bluesy way) than my usual output – but as the first piece I wrote after Through a Glass, Darkly, it was a somewhat necessary break from abstraction and back into formalism.
As for the variations part – think more like Goldberg, less like Theme &.
Tinder-Dry
By Ben, July 7, 2011
It’s been a scorching summer so far. What better way to cool off than with a hot new leadsheet?
Well, I’m here to help. I’ve added Tinder-Dry to the Scores page, or below. A cool chart for hot summer fun.
New Piece
By Ben, July 5, 2011
I’ve added the mp3 for my new piece, Suffocation to the audio page. Program notes below the direct link.
Suffocation is a reflection on my constant search for employment during the height of the current recession. Sending out resumes, calling/emailing employers, filling out hundreds of applications, and receiving nothing but rejections – over-qualified, under-qualified, too much experience, not enough experience, too expensive to hire, position eliminated due to funding cuts. It’s simply a depiction of the vacuum in which I find myself, filled with a constant dread and anxiety as the walls move inward.
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