“Prelude” for a larger piano work. Lots of rigid anger in this one that’s searching for a way to transform and reconcile. We will see if tomorrow I can marry the A and B sections to find that answer. #mytonalshift #composer #chambermusic #piano
An angry Doopsie lurking in the back, mirroring the excitement and agitation of seeing your love come home… but they are tracking in snow.
Fall set is done, and 1 of 5 for Winter. More tomorrow, plus engraving, around rehearsals. #mytonalshift #artsong
Pelicans as old lovers. Only got one miniature art song done today (had to balance myself with rest), but this one has pelicans lovingly grousing at each other. We won’t speak of how many takes I did. Cut me slack, the music has existed for like literally 15 minutes. #mytonalshift #artsong
Managed to complete 3 miniature art songs today, continuing on the journey of setting Athena Kildegaard’s texts that I started last year. Should probably finish the remaining 9 minis for that pesky faculty recital I scheduled in March… #mytonalshift #artsong
Lady Gaga, Jackson 5, and The Beatles: the material for today’s Musicianship class and transcription lesson. #mytonalshift
Necessary puppy cuddles this morning to nourish the heart and soul. Terra is da bestest girl. #mytonalshift
Woke up to this incredible message from Nick May, sharing how my piece “Silence Still = Death” is going while on the I Exist Project tour. I am grateful that it is having an impact on audiences! While rooted in queer history, this work is for everyone (link in bio)
#mytonalshift #composer
Felt good yesterday, for a couple reasons:
1. While never perfect, the work I am doing as both an educator and artist right now is fulfilling, and I’m seeing tangible outcomes around that.
2. Loved what my hair was doing yesterday.
#mytonalshift #composer
First day of the semester. It is -7 out and icy. I have snacks and a comfy sweater. Let’s go do some music theory and composition! #mytonalshift #professor #academia
Today was a GREAT composing day. It’s amazing what one can accomplish when all the distracting to-do list items are out of your way, and you have the house to yourself.
#mytonalshift #composer
Shipped the hubs out yesterday, got my right lobe pierced to match the left (only 20 years apart lol), new meds have settled in, and I’m tucked quietly away with the pets at home. Blissfully calm and ready for this holiday staycation. #mytonalshift
Having a great time being in residency at Pittsburg High School and working with the choir and band on my “Winter Canata”! Was able to sneak in some footage from choir rehearsal today where we explored dynamic shaping for storytelling.
#mytonalshift #cantata #composersky
Got myself an easel for my oversized manuscript paper. Is it bigger than needed? No such thing 😘 #mytonalshift
