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Well, that's sad. I kind of think the radio is a good idea. I actually did listen to it for a while and ended up commenting on someone's piece. lol

Hey, I have been somewhat inactive for a while and decided to get on the forum again and review a couple of piano works. After I got done I noticed a notification saying I had a radio credit. Could someone explain to me how this works because I did not see a place to upload any mp3 files or whatnot? Does it just take one of my compositions that has already been uploaded to the site? Glad we have a radio on here! I'll have to start tuning in. Thanks!

Marius, thank you so much! I will try that out.

I am trying to compose a few saxophone solos on Finale 2008 and I am having a difficult time because when I put the notes in I hear certain pitches, but when I have the computer play it back for me the pitches change. I think this is because saxophone is an E flat instrument and it might be playing it back to me in concert pitch. Is there a way I can match up the pitches so that I can hear it, hum it, and keep composing? Thank you! -J.P.

I would have to say The Happy Working Song from Enchanted. Also, I've Got a Dream from Tangled. I also love all the music from the classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. (Note...all of these movies were done by the same composer. Alan Meiken)

Hello, I have Finale 2008 and mind you I think this file has been moved originally from Finale 2005. I am in the process of editing an older piano piece and I have it just how I want it on the screen, but when I print or create a PDF file it moves the staves around. Such as moving a stave down or up a line. Will I need to just create a new 2008 file and copy and paste it over? Or am I going to have to start from scratch all over? I have attached the finale file and PDF to show you what I am talking about. You can just take a look at page 1 if you like. -J.P. The War of Fantasia - Mov.1 - Piano.MUS Finale 2008 - The War of Fantasia - Mov.pdf

I think you have some really good points there and I even noticed some people commenting on the "Disney feel" that my musical had at the premiere last month. So thank you!

I do understand that the lyrics are a little generic but once the rest of the piece is written I think you will find that the lyrics work really well. I will actually be hitting that F# Major Chord and going from that into G Major...then ending the piece in E Major hopefully. Now, did you know that I have other pieces posted under the link? Big Burtha, Man of Your Dreams, and The Spell. There will be more specifics about this character once I start writing out the book, but I am more or less still planning the story out in my mind. Perhaps it would be best to start writing the novel/book. Thanks for reviewing!!

I know most composers here are trying to write classical work, but I was hoping I could find someone that could give me some pointers on things I can do to help develop my understanding of the Broadway Musical and how that all works. I purchased a book called Writing the Broadway Musical which seems fairly helpful, but I am looking for other resources as well...maybe even a teacher or a series of films I can watch. I know that part of my studies will have to do with actually attending and watching the musicals and getting to know people in that field. Connections is a huge thing as well I have been told. Any ideas or suggestions you might have would be very helpful. I was not sure if I should ask one of the tutors for help, or if I should just write it out and stick with whatever I do. I have been working with some composers recently here in Tennessee so we will see where that takes me.

Link to all four pieces: The Frog Prince Musical I Just Want to Be Free is the main theme from a new musical that I am working on called The Frog Prince. The story is based on the Grimm Fairytale with a whole twist of its own. In a nutshell, there is a princess named Anna who is to marry another prince named Percy. Once they are married, their kingdoms will join forces and help Anna's town people out of the problems they are having with crop failure. What they do not know is that an evil cursed was placed on the soil and Prince Percy is being used by the Wizard to gain control over both kingdoms. So, the King, Queen, and town throw a celebration and engagement party for the soon to be couple. At the party, Percy asks Anna to marry...but she makes an excuse and runs off into the woods. In the woods she sings about how she wants to be free and such. She meets a young village boy who is one of the few people not attending the party. There are some comic elements having to do with him since he is skinny dipping, but eventually they fall in love. However, this is not according to the evil Wizards plans so he turns Ty into a frog and casts him far into the forest. There is the forest he meets some froggy friends, including Big Burtha who has lots of love to share and loves every frog-man she runs into. At the end of the musical things are restored, but with a twist that will leave everyone smiling and laughing. Here is a short slideshow I made to help tell the details of what the story is about: These professional samples/demos were recorded in Murfreesboro, TN on February 5, 2011. The World Premiere of these four (4) pieces I have uploaded will be staged for a 10-15 sample at Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN on April 29, 2011 and May 1, 2011. The full production is set to be premiered during the summer of 2011 at Roane State Community College. Total length of the musical will be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes or the length of a typical Disney movie. After completion I will be submitting the musical for consideration of student film makers and have it turned into an animated feature. Thank you! Please note that I Just Want to Be Free and Big Burtha will be having more verses added at a later time. Click the link below to view all the recordings and some of the sheet music: The Frog Prince Musical Selections include: I Just Want of Be Free Big Burtha Man of Your Dreams The Spell

Here is the thing. I do own a music business. It is small, but I want everything done properly. Also, there is going to be over 2-3 performs of this in the next month or around Tennessee. Also, the full production is happening next year! I am a member of A.S.C.A.P.!! Thanks for reminding me!

Hey, it is not allowing me to e-mail you for some reason. I need to send you these scores. Do you still want to judge for the band competition? Please read the most recent posts on the forum. Also, I need your e-mail address! Please send me an e-mail: johnprestondennis@yahoo.com Thanks!

I have heard SO many things about copyrighting a piece of music. I was first told you have to do it with registered mail unless you want to pay big money. Then I heard that you just need a copy of it and once your piece is on paper or CD it is under copyright. Then someone said the registered mail does not work and that I could get all my pieces copyrighted at one time with the US government for $20-25. So...do I need to worry about doing any of this? I do want my work protected so I am generally concerned.

Try adding some variety and accidentals. That would make it interesting. Change the key. Also, it seems like some of you time changes are actually unnecessary and could be kept in 4/4. Especially towards the end. Always make your music as easy to read as possible and the musicians will love you forever. That's it for now. Good luck!

I have listened to Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto a million times and this sounds nothing like it so you are definitely safe. Trust me...it is my all time favorite classical piece.