Scarbo

nothing specific, very much a train of thought experiment in through composition. nothing chance related... ;D

an experiment in writer's block that turned into a neat little piece to the realm of the unwinking gods

I'm with Nicola as I am in the same situation. "Progressive" is a matter of opinion. I think schools want students to explore new areas. As far as "contemporary" music goes it has no ceiling and it is the least explored so I think they tend to gravitate towards students who embrace it. Classical/romantic piano compositions have had many heydays.