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12 More Very Short Pieces for Solo Piano | David von Kampen
12 More Very Short Pieces for Solo Piano | David von Kampen
It’s always fascinating when a gifted composer turns his/her mind to simple fare. There was a time in our musical history when composers…
Kurt Knecht
Apr 26, 2022
SATB Seven Last Words of the Unarmed | Joel Thompson
SATB Seven Last Words of the Unarmed | Joel Thompson
I was riding in the car on the way back from some event. We were in that particular part of Iowa that isn’t very particular. I was looking…
Kurt Knecht
Feb 4, 2021
Daniel Gawthrop’s Microludes Volumes 1–3
Daniel Gawthrop’s Microludes Volumes 1–3
I want to tell you about Daniel Gawthrop’s remarkable set of Microludes that is now expanded to three volumes, but I need to say something…
MusicSpoke
Oct 14, 2020
New Release: 12 Very Short Pieces for Solo Piano by David von Kampen
New Release: 12 Very Short Pieces for Solo Piano by David von Kampen
On Friday, David von Kampen is going to release “12 Very Short Pieces for Solo Piano.” It will be available for streaming, and the score…
MusicSpoke
Jul 23, 2020
Music in the time of Covid: Generosity
Music in the time of Covid: Generosity
In a times of great uncertainty, speculation surrounds us. We hear “falling sky” scenarios of no concerts or rehearsals for the next two…
MusicSpoke
May 19, 2020
Notable
Notable
Some titles are new, all are noteworthy.
MusicSpoke
Jul 9, 2019
New Soweto Gospel Choir Series from Kurt Runestad and MusicSpoke
New Soweto Gospel Choir Series from Kurt Runestad and MusicSpoke
MusicSpoke and arranger Kurt Runestad are thrilled to announce the Soweto Gospel Choir Choral Series, featuring transcriptions by the…
MusicSpoke
May 28, 2019
ACDA 2019 | MusicSpoke Reading Sessions
ACDA 2019 | MusicSpoke Reading Sessions
MusicSpoke
Mar 5, 2019
Gimme some of that ol’ atonal music response
Gimme some of that ol’ atonal music response
I’ve had several friends invite me to respond to the new Merle Hazard video. It’s pretty funny.
Kurt Knecht
Feb 5, 2019
The best resource for composers.
The best resource for composers.
When I was coming up, Universities did a pretty good job teaching us how to write music. They didn’t do as well teaching us how to be…
Kurt Knecht
Nov 8, 2018
When Histrionics Undermine Music Criticism
When Histrionics Undermine Music Criticism
The cottage industry that cranks out “another reason classical music is not reaching more young people” articles, has issued it’s latest…
Kurt Knecht
Oct 26, 2018
The perennial decline of Western culture
The perennial decline of Western culture
Every couple of months, a new article that bemoans the “decline” of Western music will get shared in the social media circles of musicians…
Kurt Knecht
Aug 22, 2018
12 Tenor-Bass Choir pieces from MusicSpoke
12 Tenor-Bass Choir pieces from MusicSpoke
If you are searching for music for your Tenor-Bass Choir, here is a list of some recent popular choices from MusicSpoke.
Kurt Knecht
Aug 21, 2018
Check out this Middle School listicle. (You won’t believe #12.)
Check out this Middle School listicle. (You won’t believe #12.)
As MusicSpoke travels to various conferences and conventions around the country, the question we get asked more than any other is, “Do you…
Kurt Knecht
Aug 9, 2018
MusicSpoke reading session at CoCDA
MusicSpoke reading session at CoCDA
For the first time, MusicSpoke is hanging out in the Rockies at CoCDA. So far, the Coloradians (is this the proper demonym? Coloradicals…
Kurt Knecht
Jul 24, 2018
Common notation problems | Rhythm
Common notation problems | Rhythm
On any given week, I am processing a lot of new music. Since most composers are doing their own copy work these days, I thought it might be…
Kurt Knecht
Jul 19, 2018
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