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As I gradually become less comfortable being an official “student,” I have become more uncomfortable with (and at) student composer concerts. As I think my feelings are purely personal and not worth generalizing, I’ll just throw this one open for discussion.
What do we think of student composer concerts? Are they a necessary evil? Or not an evil at all? Or are they evil AND unnecessary?
I’d also be interested to hear about important musical experiences you’ve had at student composer concerts – both involving your own and others’ music.
Oh hell, I’ll kick off the thread with a comment.
posted by David Salvage
10:52 PM
