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  • Biography
    I am an amateur composer and Oboist. I play principal in 2 community orchestras and occasionally with a third one. I also play in a woodwind quartet. I began composing about 12 years ago.
  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    New York Metro Area
  • Occupation
    Retired
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    Audio/Visual Projects
  • Favorite Composers
    Prokofiev, Debussy, Bach, Poulenc
  • Notation Software/Sequencers
    Finale v26
  • Instruments Played
    Oboe, a bit of piano

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    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
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    A beautifully crafted work. I am curious to know what the motivation/intent is for this creative extensive Symphonic/Tone Poem? Mark
  4. 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
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    You definitely have a style here. I enjoyed the prelude very much! Mark
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    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.
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    The Oboe writing is very accessible ..... a few judicious breathing places would be welcome though. Mark
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    This piece has an (Italian) cinematic feel to it ..... paints an interesting moment for sure! Mark
  9. MJFOBOE
    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
  10. MJFOBOE
    Very interesting harmonies, rhythms,and ,melodic lines ... Can you tell us something about your style and intent here? Jazz? I enjoyed your work. Mark
  11. MJFOBOE
    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
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    Uton mid blisse dancian! Lovely work ... Mark
  13. MJFOBOE
    A lively interesting work ... in a classic classical style. Quite enjoyable ..... with a very clean/precise orchestration. 🙂 Mark
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    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!
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    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
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