During my short time as a composer thus far, I have been blessed to work with some great musicians. In addition to their accomplished musicianship, they bring to their performances a genuine and thoughtful approach to the music. It is a great experience to be able to constantly work with professional musicians, however when they go beyond learning the notes and rhythms and take the time to fully understand the music, a new appreciation for their craft is understood. I believe in the psychological aspect that a comprehensive understanding of the music translates to a great performance.
I will be writing a series of blogs based on my relationships with some of the musicians with whom I have worked. These are just few of the many musicians I regard highly. This series will focus on my relationship with the following musicians and how our association came to be: Eileen Strempel (soprano), Nat Fossner (saxophone), Karlinda Caldicott (harp), Neva Pilgrim (Society For New Music), and pianists Sylvie Beaudette and Justin Kolb.
