Composer and lecturer, John Rimmer, celebrated his 80th birthday in 2019. I was asked to compose a piece for an event honouring him.
John Rimmer at 80
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December 2019: Musical Advent Calendar
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An update on composing and performing news each day as usual, but this time accompanied by one of my festive songs or arrangements.
November 2019: Consolidating
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After a one-day session at the Hepworth at the beginning of November I have no more concerts or workshops during November so I’m hoping to consolidate all my new video catalogue marketing and maybe compose a couple of new things floating around in my head.
October 2019: Touring
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October starts with choir touring. There may be no more touring in October, but it’s a good heading!
September 2019: Twelve Of The Best
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After a lot of pondering on approaches to take, I’ve plumped for “Twelve Of the Best” I shall produce video catalogues under particular headings. I did a trial one at the end of August using lullabies, and I shall continue to make more during September. There’ll be other news too, I’m sure!
August 2019. Resuming.
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I’m resuming my blog now that ideas, inspiration and motivation have returned. Let’s see if I can keep it up!
March 2019: Lanercost
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There’s a lot on in March with concerts and workshops, but still, my intention during this month is to create a set of songs for choir only from my DMus portfolio setting of Tam O’Shanter, and to embark on a composition inspired by Lanercost Priory. Keep up with the progress most days right here!
February 2019: A Song A Day
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It was going to be a new song a day, but already at the end of day 1, my laptop issues are preventing this. However, there will be a song a day. and many will be new!
January 2019: Loving My Own Music
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I am resolved (and this is indeed the time of year for such things) to make my music better known. I think it’s brilliant, as feel that others should too!
December 2018: Musical Advent Calendar
Categories: Composery Life
My annual Musical Advent Calendar has been going for a few years now, and seems to be popular with friends, family and a few people I don’t know too. here’s the latest version: festive music by me or at least in which I’ve had a hand and snippets of news as well!
