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Hello again! I found some downtime today and decided to look at the first movement of your work briefly. Here are some annotations: M. Boyd - Symphony in A [ANNOTATED].pdf

Thanks, Mason! I do recognize that this is a lot of music to sift through and it isn't at all an expectation that you go through it all. No doubt that the things you have picked up already will apply generally. You are teaching me important things; for example, I wasn't aware of the 5ths double stopping issue. Also, for some reason I have never mastered use of slurs in my music. I think it is because I have been more focused on the technical aspects of voice leading and structure that I have neglected these performance indications. It is definitely something I need to get better at. The same applies to the page formatting issues you have highlighted. I agree that if this work was ever received by an orchestra to play, these things would be essential! As for the wind instruments - whether they should be divided into two parts as per convention and in the interests of adding depth, this is something else I will look into. At the moment, there are simply four individual parts for the wind instruments. 🙂

This is one of my first orchestrations, and I would really like some feedback. "Where did all the time go?" is an emotional, mentally exposing, orchestrated piece meant to connect with everyone. The story behind this piece is to represent how priceless time is and how time flies by so fast, and we sometimes never take the time to enjoy it. It reflects our lives—from our first steps to the defining milestones of maturity. This composition demands total emotional transparency from the performer; the music flourishes only when the performer fully commits to that emotional truth. Throughout the score, recurring motifs serve as a narrative engine, guiding the listener through the distinct and shifting phases of a life well-lived. Where did all the time go

Hello, PeterthePapercomPoser. This track is really nice. I did notice some clipping, especially around the 1:24 mark. As for the composition itself, it maintains a consistent atmosphere throughout, yet features unexpected twists that make it enjoyable to listen to. As a remake of a decade-old piece, I wonder if they composed it at a pretty young age? You may have already been skilled at composition back then. Best, Lithl.

Hello! Over the last few days, I’ve listened and looked at the score quite a lot. I felt it within my interest to analyze the score. The attached PDF is culmination of my annotations and comments. If you have any questions, I’ll do my best to answer! Good work! A. Ko - Poem for Orchestra [ANNOTATED].pdf