March 2007 Competition

Originally Posted by Spectrums

As long as it is a sonata, it's ok.

No specific length. Preferably a little longer then 1.5 minutes. But if not its ok

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Mark

If i do take part I'm using ritornello form.

Sonata allegro form annoys me

Sonata allegro is interesting though. But to me it's a matter of modulating to all of those different keys with smooth transitions. It's also very clearly defined, quite a good thing to me since it offers structure (although I admit I already stretched a few of the rules already).

but in ritornello form (well, not really a form, it's more of a technique) you're modulating everywhere, that's what makes it so fun

Originally Posted by Mark

but in ritornello form (well, not really a form, it's more of a technique) you're modulating everywhere, that's what makes it so fun

I learned something today. Thanks, Mark.

A complete Sonata or just one movement?

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And we cannot use a previously composed piece, right? I think it would be better if we couldn't.

No, it must be completed this month.

One movement of a sonata is fine. Unless you'd like to submit a complete sonata.

Originally Posted by Spectrums

One movement of a sonata is fine. Unless you'd like to submit a complete sonata.

By March 17th I don't think I could compose a three movement Sonata. One movement maybe, but not three.

By the way, I like this idea of a monthly competition.

Thanks for helping out, Spectrums.

No problem. Glad to help. Thanks for helping to organize all of this!

Hi, everyone. I just wanted to let you know that the deadline for submitting your entry is coming up, so if you haven't started on your sonata, I suggest you do so now.

run that deadline by me again...