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1. Favorite ensemble

   By w.shipley, August 9, 2008
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   • James H.
   • August 10, 2008

2. Composition "Retreat"

   By jcharney, December 8, 2008
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   • composerorganist
   • January 6, 2009

3. So who else is mad about the Academy's decisions in the music category?

   By mgrafe@indiana.edu, February 23, 2009
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   • Schumann
   • March 1, 2009

4. music school admission

   By MattRMunson, May 11, 2009
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   • YC26
   • May 30, 2009

5. How do I tell if I'm in Bb Major or G minor?

   By JacksonLast, May 18, 2009
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   • SYS65
   • May 22, 2009

6. Classical Music is better than Pop (saw this in my Twitter feed)

   By chopin, December 14, 2022   

   • classical music
   • discussion
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   • JWNewton
   • December 28, 2022

7. two questions about solo violin in Sibelius 8 notation software

   By hyperaticism, February 25, 2024
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   • hyperaticism
   • March 10, 2024

8. How long does it take you to compose a single piece?

   By David Vogan, November 25, 2009
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   • pliorius
   • November 27, 2009

9. John Williams versus Jacko XD

   By Norby, December 9, 2009
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   • Norby
   • December 12, 2009

10. What makes a piece great?

    By Muzic, February 20, 2010
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    • jawoodruff
    • March 9, 2010

11. The State of Classical Music

    By charliep123, June 21, 2010
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    • Gardener
    • June 24, 2010

12. Does anyone else not use DAWs?

    By johnmarinelli, July 21, 2010
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    • charliep123
    • July 29, 2010

13. 5 recordings that have affected you musically

    By ClarkN, December 29, 2011
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    • Karahashianders
    • March 8, 2012

14. What Is The Place Of Will And Direction In Music?

    By luderart, February 14, 2012   

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    • composerorganist
    • February 16, 2012

15. Harp: Notation

    By keman, March 18, 2012
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    • xrsbit
    • March 20, 2012

16. Add Your Own Composition-Related Maxim.

    By luderart, March 22, 2012   

    • maxim
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    • luderart
    • May 5, 2012

17. Help! How Do I Become A Film Composer?

    By KahliaSkye, May 14, 2012   

    • help!
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    • KahliaSkye
    • May 21, 2012

18. Do You Think You Might Ever Run Out Of Material For Composition?

    By luderart, February 26, 2013
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    • luderart
    • March 23, 2013

19. Are There Any Weak Points In Your Composition You Are Aware Of?

    By Sojar Voglar, March 25, 2013
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    • notenarbeit
    • April 18, 2013

20. Developing A Composition?

    By Irrgarten, May 6, 2013
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    • Cadenza91
    • May 12, 2013

21. Modal Harmony

    By PSaun, May 8, 2013
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    • Thatguy v2.0
    • July 4, 2013

22. What's Your Process?

    By pateceramics, June 19, 2013   

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    • KJthesleepdeprived
    • October 28, 2014

23. Christmas Music Event

    By Left Unexplained, November 24, 2019
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    • caters
    • December 25, 2019

24. The five contributing elements in musical analysis

    By WKMT - Juan, January 25, 2020
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    • WKMT - Juan
    • February 29, 2020

25. Doublings, Brass Usage, Etc.... In other words.... Orchestration Tips

    By jawoodruff, February 7, 2020   

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    • Ken320
    • February 9, 2020