By Spencer Topel
We come together as a society of people who are excited to make “living” musics by bringing time, energy, money, and attention to the importance of our cultural identities encapsulates the importance of looking beyond oneself.

By Spencer Topel
I have certainly experienced situations where the composer quickly became an orchestral punching bag, but this is the exact opposite.

By Spencer Topel
I feel like we have been thrust into a posh boot camp for orchestral composers.

By Spencer Topel
I started to consider what is perhaps the least enjoyable aspect of being a composer: the parts; but isn’t it odd that we take the least pleasure in the part of a composition which communicates directly with our players?

By Spencer Topel
It could be the comfy beds and valet service, but I have to say that everyone invited to the program seems really pleasant.

By Spencer Topel
We go to great lengths to hear our music: what drives us to do this?

By Spencer Topel
Various fledgling composers will fantasize about the proverbial “break” that will propel their music, persona, and talents into the stratosphere; but the opportunities come few and far between.