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I also very much enjoyed your work here with its introspective mood. I do have a question though; measure 28 - can this measure and others be played up to tempo? It appears to require great dexterity. Mark

Mother and Son 12-9-25.pdfHi all, Once again I resurrected an old work which needed a dusting off and a new look. It's called Mother and Son ... I describe the playful and sentimental interactions of a Mother and child as they play/interact in the park. Mark

Hi, I really don't quite understand the theory underlying the composition ... (although as a retired professor of social work, clinician, and school administrator ... retired); if you have any questions about a career in social work feel please to ask me. Now about the music ... my only observation is the pairing of the English Horn with the French Horn. I think matching dynamics would be a bit difficult since the timbre and projection of the instruments are quite different especially in the lower and upper registers. The work is quite pleasant to listen to .... and flows quite nicely. Mark

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I'll review the articulations with your suggestions in mind. Mark

It an interesting work ... I didn't find the style repetitive ..... How would you describe your intent here? What are you attempting to accomplish/share with this work? Mark

This is a charming and very imaginative work. To my ear it's a bit Jazzy with a Gerhwinesque flavor. It was delightful to hear. Mark

A charming "twinkle" of a piece which brought a smile to my face. May only comment is ... I felt the ending had a bit less flair within the context of the composition. I really like the different feels in the work from "jazzy" to "Bartok". Mark

A beautifully crafted work. I am curious to know what the motivation/intent is for this creative extensive Symphonic/Tone Poem? Mark

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