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Old May 20 2008, 4:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SSC View Post
Having your music performed doesn't ensure you'll be a "good composer" or any of that, in fact it can end up being the opposite depending on the experience.
That was my point. I think the point of truth is when one comes to that realization. (In fact, there are several composers on this forum who are laboring under the delusion that their work is above reproach, suggestions, or commentary because, in their words, "I've had it performed".)

The whole theory vs. practice argument.
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