Rhapsody for Orchestra

Hi everyone,

It's been a long time since I've posted here. I worked on this piece for about three months in total. I feel that it is definitely one of my more inspired compositions, and I am very happy with it. I hope you enjoy it -- any feedback is welcome and encouraged.

Rhapsody for Orchestra

Thank you for your time.

score?

I prefer not to include scores because I intend to sell them soon on my website. Sorry if this is an inconvenience -- I too prefer to use a score when reviewing a work. If you are willing to listen to the piece anyway and provide some feedback, however, it will certainly not go unappreciated.

Nobody has listened to this?

People usualy want a score if they'd comment on a piece.

I thoughed it was a great piece. A bit Mahlerian in it's majesticy in the beginning. I can appriciate that. After a while the texture changes. That was a great contrast you created. The piece is full of energy and power. I loved the way you changed the constant reach towards a climax into that F major(?) part where the piece relaxes. That really got to me. After that it climaxes again. Very powerfull. With the yarring (in a good way) horns. The piece is very well balanced. The power and reach in contrast with the relaxing parts really works good.

My compliments John!

Yes, it seems as if a score is required now if one wants comments here. Back when I first joined, it wasn't really *as* crucial to post a score (in fact, the Major Works forum didn't even require them).

Anyway, I think you kindly for your comments. Much appreciated!

i like it

the middle section try to boom away my breath

score score scoore , i want score

Yes, it seems as if a score is required now if one wants comments here. Back when I first joined, it wasn't really *as* crucial to post a score (in fact, the Major Works forum didn't even require them).

Yes, if you want constructive comments, a score is required. Otherwise you're at the mercy of people who might have enough time and the inclination to blindly listen to an audio file which might hide glaring and unforgiveable errors.

Yes, if you want constructive comments, a score is required. Otherwise you're at the mercy of people who might have enough time and the inclination to blindly listen to an audio file which might hide glaring and unforgiveable errors.

Apparently times have changed... which is unfortunate. Though I can completely understand the desire for a score (certainly for in-depth technical critique, a score would come in handy) I always thought the most important way to evaluate a piece of music is simply to use one's ears... and certainly, the well-trained ears of the members here would be able to provide constructive comments based purely on listening...

If I were to post a score, how would I make sure that it's protected?

If I were to post a score, how would I make sure that it's protected?

You can't. That's a risk you can choose to take.

Audio is misleading, particularly computer-generated audio. I suppose if your work is only going to be electronic, it's not an important thing to worry about; but this is an Orchestral piece, and you can't expect people to spend time analyzing it in depth without a score.

A score is the only true way to judge your technique. Trust me, if you submit only audio to a composition competition, your work won't even be listened to - it'll be tossed.

I suppose if your work is only going to be electronic, it's not an important thing to worry about; but this is an Orchestral piece, and you can't expect people to spend time analyzing it in depth without a score.

I don't expect anything, I'm just a bit disappointed that people's attitudes regarding this have changed so much. Call it higher standards if you want, but it is a shame for those of us who simply don't feel comfortable posting scores. Again though, I don't "expect" anyone to analyze my piece, or even comment at all if they are indisposed to evaluating a piece without a score.

A score is the only true way to judge your technique. Trust me, if you submit only audio to a composition competition, your work won't even be listened to - it'll be tossed.

I have enough experience with competitions to know this, but it's a completely different situation -- you can basically guarantee, if you are dealing with a professional organization, that your work is safe and will not be stolen. Though some may think me paranoid, I really don't feel comfortable posting an unprotected score on an internet forum.

Anyway, thanks to all who commented.

I really enjoyed this piece! As said before, this piece is very moving and powerful. At about the 3:00 minute mark or so, the low strings are delivering downbeats and eighth notes at the end of the measures while other instruments are doing like flourishes. In my opinon, I thought that there could have been more of a driving sensation through those and it would of added to the overall effect of the piece, but yopu are the composer and are in charge of decisions like that. Congratulations on a wonderful piece!