There comes a point in the life of most (if not all) composers, when the computer-generated realisation of their music is no longer enough, and some sort of contact with live performers is required.
Employ some musicians.
Go to a composer workshop, such as the one held recently at the OCA
Enter a competition
Send your work in...
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Looking up from the programme, a puzzled expression crossed the child’s face as he asked: ‘What’s a lieder recital?’ ‘A song recital’. ‘So what’s lieder?’ ‘German for songs’. ‘So why . . . .?’.
And well might
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This post features music composed by Edinburgh based music student Jamie Dunnett. He writes as follows.
“Night Music was written specifically for OCA tutor and professional flautist Carla Rees to play at the composition workshop in November 20
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Just before we turn off the lights and lock the door on 2011, here are the musical highlights - as chosen by members of the OCA music team.
Duncan Druce: For about a decade, each June, I’ve been spending a week (sometimes longer) in Bridgn
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As we all know, the web provides a great array of wonderful stuff, but it is a challenge to sift the good from the indifferent and downright bad. But now an initiative based on a philosophy of collaboration in the arts community is beginning to bear
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It was a great honour to be invited to lead the first OCA Music Workshop on 12th November. The day focused on compositions for solo flute, and students were asked to submit short pieces which would be discussed during the workshop.
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Aristotle, in praise of singing and quoting the bard Musaeus (whom Greek legend claimed to be the son of Orpheus) said: 'song is man's sweetest joy', and added his own warning against using musical instruments which would severely interfere with - an
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We are pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced Learner Support Scheme. Trustees have set aside a budget of up to £15,000 in each financial year to underpin this important development.
The new scheme will ensure the continuation of the e
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I often think that being a fly on the wall at assessment events would help students get their heads around how best to present their work for assessment. We are into our third week of assessment at OCA HQ, and this week we have the painting assesso
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What makes a good performance? Undoubtedly, within an academic environment, a certain level of technical accuracy is required, with the right notes and the right rhythms seen as an essential part of achieving a good mark. Additionally, stylistic
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