AnthonyGrant

Awesome work.

I really enjoyed the melody. I don't know if you notice, but a lot of modern jazz musicians opt for cool chord progressions, rather than a lyric melodic line. You did both! Great job.

So, here is the updated version. It is for Jazz band, with strings. I would really like some feedback before I hand it in, so if you guys could maybe help me out with that, I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance. - Anthony Amazing Grace(Jazz Band Arr1).sib

This is my arrangement of Amazing Grace. Basically,this is a first draft of a commission. Some feedback would greatly be appreciated. Thanks! :toothygrin: Amazing Grace(Jazz Band Arr.sib

Hey guys, Thank you for the constructive criticism! :) I haven't added the words yet, because I am experimenting with different sounds and textures, and adding the words (at least to me) is like the finality of the peace. I first started composing and arranging with pure consonance, but after awhile, I began to really tired of it really fast. So I began branching out. My Comp. Teacher here at BoCo encourages stuff like that!

Some replies would be nice!! :)

Arr. for SATB with divisi. ssb-trad.MUS

Here is my my adaption of my original Piece. I had added an Oboe, to really give more depth to the piece. You can find the original still in the solo keyboard section. Thanks in advance for the comments and critiques! Dream of Soul 2.MUS

Thanks for the replies! This piece was a challenge to try and balance the harmonies. Thats why you'd see a bass on a low G in one measure, and then be on the octave in the next. I really strived to make those chords make sense in the listeners ears, why creating diversity, AND giving it a sense of returning " home" after the little progression at the end.

Hi! This piece was originally set for choral, and it was also a made up of a larger work, consisting of three pieces, entitled Three Hungarian Folk Songs . Last year I had received a request to set this piece Apple, Apple for a woodwind quintet. Enjoy! Apple, Apple-arr.MUS

Hi there! This is a preliminary arrangement for a commission of mine. I am going for a jazz style arrangement. I also apologize in advance for not setting the text yet. Thank you! O come, All Ye Faithful.MUS

This is a piece I had written awhile ago. It is a duet between the Flute and Viola, with piano accompaniment. Please, tell me what you think!! Thank you. P.S. The best advice I can give you is to close your eyes and listen! Dream of Soul.MUS

Very nice job. On m. 33, I would have gone from the unison C, to a more dramatic chord.

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I have to agree with the other members about the publishing aspect. Some really good ideas to break into the business would be; Try entering in a composition contest This is a great way to get noticed, esp. if you place in the third or runners up position. It also exposes you to other composers, which is a great way to network. Start Arranging first You can't really expect to just jump of the proverbial boat and say "Here is my work!!! Buy it now!!" and have people take you seriously. You have to slowly build a reputation, acquire contacts and regular buyers of your music. The best way is to arrange music for people. It doesn't have to be a master piece/magnum opas, just a little something for your local high school, church or anything else. That will get the word out about you talent to work with music. Then you can gradually make the cross-over to compositions. Create a Website/Business Cards This is the absolute best way to get business, and keep business. If you tell someone that you have some amazing compositions, and they should really check them out sometime......but you forgot them at your house, or maybe trying to explain what going from a Am6(9) to an F half dim. sounds like is a little difficult....then what? You have to have a central location where the potential customers can go and look around and contact you if need be. Also, a website is a great place to catalog your pieces. Make it look professional too. Would you buy something from someone who doesn't have their act together? I didn't think so. These are just some common knowledge things that could possibly help.