
Matthew Becker
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11 GoodAbout Matthew Becker

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Rank
Tonal Composer
- Birthday 01/26/1984
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Website URL
http://www.matthewbecker.ca
Profile Information
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Biography
Canadian composer and copyist.
BMus, McMaster University, 2008
MMus, University of Saskatchewan, 2013
PhD Student, Western University, Present -
Gender
Male
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Location
London, ON
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Occupation
Composer, Writer
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Favorite Composers
Carter, Bartok, Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Rochberg
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My Compositional Styles
Atonal, Non-functional Tonal
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Notation Software/Sequencers
Finale
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Instruments Played
Piano, Horn, Voice
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I'm sorry, but I don't see it either. Is this intended to be a rhythmic technique? If so, I strongly recommend seeking out Cage, Carter, Stockhausen, and especially Stravinsky. Don't ignore the 20th century!
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I was invited back. We'll see how long I stay, this time.
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Around which year was that piece written? I've listened to Part in the past and have not come across his work. Though generally I must admit that his pre-tintinnabuli works are far more interesting. His Colage uber B-A-C-H and his first two symphonies I actually found enjoyable.
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Best Schools for composing?
Matthew Becker replied to TheMaskedTrumpeter's topic in Composers' Headquarters
Depending on what the school has to offer, it does matter. For a composition major, you should really look into whichever schools interest you and find out which resources are readily available to composition students. The best way is to check each school's website for more information about their program. Who your composition prof(s) may be is also important, so you should also do some background checks (ie. Google) on those profs to see the type of music that they write, and go from there. -
Young Composers Site Name
Matthew Becker replied to chopin's topic in Announcements and Technical Problems
I don't know, chopin. Are you looking to broaden this website into a general forum where composers of all walks of life are invited (not that you're excluding older composers)? Perhaps the reason that some composers in their prime join here is to help the younger ones along. Ultimately it depends on what you want to focus on. -
FINALE GUIDE TO MORE ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Matthew Becker replied to nikolas's topic in Finale and Sibelius Help Desk
Impresario, certain elements are only available in the full version of Finale. It could be that what you're looking for may also be in a different area. Checking the help section can help you determine whether you can do this or not. -
Member websites!!
Matthew Becker replied to robinjessome's topic in Advertisements and Member Announcements
Hey, Robin. I have an update for you. Mattias Xpress can now be replaced with matthewbecker.ca Thanks! -
How did you find Young Composers?
Matthew Becker replied to chopin's topic in Announcements and Technical Problems
Indeed. You could choose, although rarely seen ever, to simply ignore the remark or the person. -
The Future of Young Composers
Matthew Becker replied to chopin's topic in Announcements and Technical Problems
The "wasted" space has to be aligned with all the columns. If you cut short one of the columns, the rest of the text will bleed outside of it. Then you just have a programming mess. -
Barnstars/Awards in YC?
Matthew Becker replied to False's topic in Announcements and Technical Problems
Precedented complaints regarding "favouritism" would surely arise out of this...if done improperly. -
Some way to offer criticism anonymously?
Matthew Becker replied to Leeran's topic in Announcements and Technical Problems
Anonymous posting encourages far more flames than anything else. Some trolls here would simply intentionally stir something up with somebody they don't like. It won't have anything to do with the music at all. Bad idea. -
Member websites!!
Matthew Becker replied to robinjessome's topic in Advertisements and Member Announcements
Snap, son. Thanks for the inclusion. I found out about this thread from the linkback stats on my site. -
Does 'Practicing' Really make you Better?
Matthew Becker replied to Mathieux's topic in Composers' Headquarters
Practicing, in the very least, shows you where your strengths lie, as well as what needs work. Over the summer, personally, I've discovered that I don't use enough percussion or even woodwinds where they'd be useful. They may not even be skill-related, but voice-related. Which voices could you bring out more? Which ones need to be toned down? That kind of thing. -
I'll make a deal with all of you. Once you're as successful as Cage was, you can all do something totally obscure enough to make people raise eyebrows and argue its validity. I don't quite understand his 4'33" myself, but hey, maybe you don't really need to!
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Revised Rules and Code of Conduct
Matthew Becker replied to Jen318tkd's topic in Announcements and Technical Problems
Well, snap.