JanKesler

Just because it's a pep band piece, I would probably cut the intro and just go to the chorus, unless of course you had tons of time.

I like the variation in the rhythms, but it does seem more of a pep band-type piece for the chorusy parts. It's just a little weird for me to picture a marching band playing it.

Is there a big drum solo anywhere in this piece? I feel like they just need a jam session at one point where they just go wild. I wanted a big explosion right before the bridge to the chorus, so I felt a little let down. At the chorus the drumline's parts were so boring! Sorry, I'm just a drummer so that's usually the part that I listen to the most.

I know what you mean about trying to get legitimate sounds out of the percussion section on these midi files. I loved the flute variations, especially on top of the bells--although I thought that needed a little more variation. Your dynamics are great though!

I think I've been confused by this too in the past. Not a big deal, or something to be embarrassed about.

It's like I wanted the first progression to resolve itself, but I didn't get that! Kind of left me hanging. And, I honestly didn't like the second one at all.

I really like the variation in the main theme, but it's true that you don't want it to get too repetitive. The fast part is intriguing, but I wanted it to keep going--it's a little short!

It sounds too good to be true--the London Symphony Orchestra? How phenomenal.

Wow, I am really impressed with this up to this point. It's an interesting combination to have the clarinet, trombone and cello. They sound quite complementary together, something that I didn't expect! Can't wait to hear the others!

This seems like a much better route to go. I would not, I mean WOULD NOT use wikipedia to learn theory! What a terrible idea!

Just think, some of the greatest musicians of our day taught themselves the essentials of theory and technique. Having a dream will only expedite the process! Get your hands on anything you can to teach and train you.

If I have a really good idea, sometimes I'm not close enough to an instrument to use it at the same time. But sometimes composing at the actual instrument is really helpful for me too.

It's true that it's not always the neatest, but there is something liberating about writing freehand on a manuscript, just like how the classical composers did it. It's kind of a tough call.