I am finished with college auditions. It's a fantasitc feeling. I can't wait to continue with the senior project and work on some new pieces. Not to mention learning double bass for my senior project. You know thats the enormous instrument where people have to stand and play with this stick, and that sounds like an elephant. Currently, I am also working on Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances for Viola and Piano. It's such a interesting piece. It has a different color and tonality from what I usually play. Additionally, I am composing/arranging a Disney Suite for String Quartet. I am using my ear, "creative ability", and musicality. Also, the CDs Heigh Ho Mozart and Bibbidi Bobbidi Bach are great sources. In case you don't know what kind of music those CDs have, they contain Disney tunes in the style of classical composers. They are great CDs. I highly recommend it to anybody who loves classical music, disney, or both. I have a nostalgic feeling every time I listen to the CDs. Anyway, back to the subject of my composition. So far I have included 2 tunes. This is the first string quartet I have arranged without any guidelines. But, one of my own guidelines as a violist composing/arranging is to give EVERYBODY the melody. Believe me I know how terrible it is when only the first violin gets the melody and none of the other parts ever do. Right now I am going to work on more of my suite. I hope the suite works out well and that all of you are enjoying your vacation!
Best Wishes,
Emily
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