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Hi all, Here's a work that laid unfinished for 17 years. Came across it again on the computer and decided to finish the work. It's a set of vignettes (moods) through out a day: Morning Rush 7 AM, Afternoon Dreams 3 PM, Dinner Alone 5 PM, Out the Door 7 PM, Falling Asleep 11 PM ..... and ? Falling asleep are variations of a lullaby I composed for my daughter 47 years ago. Hope you enjoy the work. Mark

I think this insight offers an opportunity for a discussion on how academically trained composers approach/think about composing; and how others who compose with less of an academic training/background approach their projects. Mark

Thanks you for your detailed analysis. I definitely will review/assess the triplet figure in the strings. And I am so very pleased you found the work appealing!

Thanks for taking the time to comment on my work. I will review/reflect the percussion line. Mark

Alex, Thanks for listening ... and more so .... thank you for referring me to Hindemith's "Mathis De Maler". What a beautiful work! I will listen to it a few times more ... so much to appreciate in its orchestration and thematic development. Mark

Here's an updated score ... changes in percussion, better transitions, dynamics etc ... Look forward to comments. Mark Please excuse double measure lines in score ... have to figure out how get rid of them.

Just a quick update ... I met with my mentor and got some feedback from my orchestra colleagues. Please note I will remove the percussion in measures 15 -23. as well as change the bass line rhythms. Also I will rework the transition measure 47. When done - I will upload the newer version with completed/corrected engravings (measure lines) as well. Looking forward to your comments. Mark

HI Alex, I really didn't have any problem(s) with your lower voices. I really do like your theme ...it reminds a bit of the theme from The Last Star Fighter. My only suggestion, is I wonder, if you could incorporate the theme or segments of the theme in the ending. For me the ending loses a bit of energy. By doing so the arc of the work in my opinion will feel more complete. Mark It's a great movie if you haven't seen it!

Hi all, This is the first completed version of my orchestra work "Love's Endeavor". I believe you can categorize it as a post romantic style composition. Feedback is most appreciated. I look forward to your comments. The score is in C.

Alex thanks for your comments .... This was my first foray into orchestral composition and holds a special place for me. By the way ... I just listened to it again ... guess what ... I will tweak the ending once more! Just a quick return to her theme (as she runs home) before the last measure . Mark

Hi and welcome, You have a very interesting, if not a unique style. This happens at times when individuals are not trained and rely on there own voice. I definitely would review the work with a mentor. I thoroughly enjoyed the work. Mark

Very Schumanesque ..... Lovely. Mark

More please .... Mark

The thing that strikes me most - is the warmth of the music. It reminds a bit of Aaron Copland (Our Town) and Samuel Barber (Summer of 1915). Mark

Hi, This is a sweet work ... reminds me of movie scores from the 1930's. My only observation is the work could be enhanced with some contrary motion. Mark