Curtain Call to Arms

Alright. Not really to arms. But, Curtain Call (17 episode murder-mystery web series) does need your help. Michael Stromenger (director, writer) has started a "kickstarter" project to try and get some financial backing for the project.
Kickstarter is an online program for people to make donations (small through large). The goal in this case is $2500. If you could help out, that would be spectacular. There aren't many days left to reach the goal, and we aren't that far away from it. If the goal isn't reached, you won't be charged your donation. If it is reached, you won't be charged until June 11th.
here is Mike's video on facebook
and here is the kickstarter page.
In other news, I got an email from PSU telling me that I will be graduating summa cum laude. Is that good?

They like me, they really really like me (my money)

Nah, but seriously, I am so excited. I've been accepted into the Certificate Program at the PNW Film Scoring Program. It seems like a logical next step for someone getting their Bachelor's in music composition, and who wants to score films, videogames, and TV shows.
The program lasts from September through the beginning of July. Location: Seattle. This means huge life changes coming up. Stay tuned.

Another week closer

Here is the cover for my finished Senior Recital Music book. It's thick (about 3/4 of an inch) and heavy... and honestly, pretty cool.
Now that that step is done, I'm working on the program notes and the program.
Also, working on the logistics for rehearsals, which is kind of stressing me out. Anyways, back to it. Have a good week everyone!

About a month to go

In a little over four weeks, the time of my senior recital will be upon us.
Am I scared... no. Am I nervous... maybe a little.
I've finished the first draft of my last piece for the concert, so I don't have to compose any "new music" per se. Overall it turned into about 9 pieces, with a couple sets. Here's the list in tentative order:
1. The Wooden Sonata (for clarinet and marimba)

• I.     Come i denti dentellati (like serrated teeth (the piece is mainly in 5/8))
• II.   Adagio
• III. Allegro con gusto

2. No More, America (for men's choir)
3. Silence (Vocal pieces for mezzo voice and piano)

• I.   EA Poe
• II.  JW Riley

4. Seduction of a Spanish Supervillan (Trio for piano, violin, and cello)
5. Hero's Humble Home (fiddle and santur)
6. The Shanty Set

• I.     Katy on the Shore (mandolin, fiddle, two baritone voices)
• II.   The Fiddler's Hook (2 fiddles)
• III. The Assassin's Flight (2 guitars, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, and voice)

In other news, I've put links for the maelstrom soundtrack on the right... so send your friends there, the rich ones.
Did you guess the model we based our recital poster on? Well, here it is:

The Schumanns

Maelstrom on iTunes!!!!

Does this mean that we've made it?
Maelstrom - The Zombie Opera is now on iTunes. Go here to check it out.
It is also available on Amazon.com here.
And the best deal can be had by purchasing it from CDBaby.com here.
Help support the next opera by getting a copy of this soundtrack.