Composers Forum is a daily web log that allows invited contemporary composers to share their thoughts and ideas on any topic that interests them--from the ethereal, like how new music gets created, music history, theory, performance, other composers, alive or dead, to the mundane, like getting works played and recorded and the joys of teaching. If you're a professional composer and would like to participate, send us an e-mail.
Record companies, artists and publicists are invited to submit CDs to be considered for review. Send to: Jerry Bowles, Editor, Sequenza 21, 340 W. 57th Street, 12B, New York, NY 10019
While we're all having a lot of fun beating up an 80-year-old man over on the front page, there are a couple of other items that need our attention. The first is Elodie Lauten's 10 Reasons to Stop Composing. It's a serious piece that needs a response and I recommend that everyone make a point of reading and leaving some thoughts. The second item is Tom Myron's list of non-musical influences. I'd like to see more of this but not simply a list but an explanation of how and why the influences are important to you. By the way, thank you all--readers and bloggers alive--for your generous contributions here and for creating a real spirit of community. Yesterday was a new record for us in terms of visitors and it's all thanks to your efforts.
posted by Jerry Bowles
9:27 AM
