Now that I've finally figured out how to navigate Ross' blog, here are three links you should really check out:
Eve Beglarian. This composer has several interesting projects you can peruse. First, there is the Book of Days. It's a daily calendar compilation of music and texts. I especially liked "Testy Pony." Then, there's the RiverBlog. Eve took a trip down the Mississippi River (via kayak) and used her experiences as inspiration for her most recent compositions.
The Queens College New Music Group is also worth a peek. It is a student-run program at the Aaron Copland School of Music that encourages the production of graduate student compositions. At least three performances are given every semester, and they hire professional musicians to play the works. Very cool!
Finally, if you are an aspiring opera singer, you MUST read Jennifer Rivera's blog, "Trying to Remain Operational." Jennifer gives an inside scoop on the glamourous (ha!) life of an opera singer. She has both blogs and vlogs, and she describes the ups and downs of an uncertain lifestyle with humor. I highly encourage anyone who wants to sing to navigate though Jennifer's site. If you still want to continue after you've heard all of her crazy stories, then I think it's safe to say that you've made a good choice.
I think keeping a daily dairy in this manner is really cool. I particularly liked the vlogs on Jenifer Rivera's blog.I guess it's an art and a discipline to be able to write everyday!I'm still working on that one! :)
ReplyDelete