Category Archives: General

rubato to the max

So I’ve been away a while. Actually, I’ve been ignoring my blog, my webpage, and have generally been preoccupied with real as opposed to virtual life. I’m hoping that I might be back (I’ll know if I keep these entries … Continue reading

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dolce, ma con moto

Summer is supposed to be a little more relaxed. Back in the day when I relied quite a bit on freelance income from my musical pursuits, it was. And with all that extra time to do things, I didn’t have … Continue reading

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PPP

I don’t know where the time went! I’ve written and performed some new pieces, continued directing the handbell choir at church (not to mention the Chancel Choir and our contemporary ensemble), become assistant director of San Francisco Lyric Chorus, and … Continue reading

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poco a poco

Little by little things get done. Another day and the formerly-hidden oak floors return to their original glory. As soon as workers return from a (well-deserved for some) holiday break, we’ll be able to live in more than one bedroom … Continue reading

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Pianissimo

Well, my life has been anything but quiet…but I’ve managed to take a five month break without even trying. In my last post (July 22) I spoke about putting together some info on Songs of Prophecy. I’ve done that, but … Continue reading

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Dies Irae (trans. it’s d**n hot!)

Did I say that it was hot today? As I write this at 9:45 in the evening, it is still 95 degrees F. outside. That’s hot, even for this part of California, where a little heat in the summer is … Continue reading

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Songs of Prophecy

In my last post, andante down the lazy river I mentioned that I was starting a Christmas Cantata. It’s basically done, and I’m rather pleased by the results. Of course, if I didn’t like it, it wouldn’t be done, or … Continue reading

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andante down the lazy river

Well, it is summer. And it’s been more weeks than I like since I posted. No good reason. Oh yeah–there were the various tasks and projects I mentioned in my last post. We refinanced Dad’s house, moved his IRA, and … Continue reading

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dal Segno

I’ve made some good progress this past week on the list I posted last week, and also had a couple of neat creative experiences. First, the list: Dad’s finances: while it never ends, we are about to close on a … Continue reading

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lento ma non troppo

Well, I’ve not exactly been setting the blogosphere on fire! Life seems to have been pretty full, although there always seems to be a list of things I still have to do. Main sources of time-passing (some more fruitful than … Continue reading

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