MJFOBOE

Hi, I personally like the change at 4:37 ... I think you need to empower it more ... bring it out; rather than reiterating the very slow buildup in the beginning. Personally, I would bring in the new thematic material sooner to provide contrast - it has a nice mysterious quality to it. Mark

You definitely have a style here. I enjoyed the prelude very much! Mark

Hi all, here is a composition I began in 2011. I rediscovered it in my computer files and decided to rework it and give it some new life. Hope you enjoy the work. All comments welcome as usual.

The Oboe writing is very accessible ..... a few judicious breathing places would be welcome though. Mark

This piece has an (Italian) cinematic feel to it ..... paints an interesting moment for sure! Mark

I find the music in the tradition of Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota .... their Italian movie scores ... a bit of Film Noire here ... hauntingly beautiful music. Mark

Very interesting harmonies, rhythms,and ,melodic lines ... Can you tell us something about your style and intent here? Jazz? I enjoyed your work. Mark

For your interested ..... improved harmony, better support for the singers, removed parallel motion, some tweaks in the piano score. Here's the finished version .... Sing It Loud 9-25-25.mp3

Uton mid blisse dancian! Lovely work ... Mark

A lively interesting work ... in a classic classical style. Quite enjoyable ..... with a very clean/precise orchestration. 🙂 Mark

Just a quick update ... Met with my mentor ... improved counterpoint (one measure had parallel 4ths in the sopranos/altos for example) ... improved voicing/harmony in last 2 measures ... and reworked the piano line .... One has to be patient! Mark Will post again when the work is finished!

Hi ... the English Horn is in F it is not a C instrument. Did you transpose the part? As written it cannot be played ... the English is scaled to a low Bb similarly to the Oboe. Mark

The low A is not present on the Oboe .... You can score it for Oboe D'Amore which has a low A in the scale or as been said English Horn. Maark

I am so pleased you enjoyed the work!!!! I'll correct the oversight .................. Mark

For fun, I put a .PDF of the score in Microsoft's Copilot (AI) and asked for an analysis - it gave me a complete review of the work. It was kinda cool ... brought to my attention a couple of measures needing improved counterpoint etc. As well as general info on composing for SATB. For the most part it gave me a decent review. What a world! Mark PS: For those interested here's the work with some improved counterpoint.