[2076]Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Christopher Deane Piece (430 reads)	2002-06-09 01:46:37

Mark Ford Joined: N/A From: N/A Posts: N/A I would agree with all of you, that Process of Invention is an outstanding composition. I received the draft of this music from Christopher Deane in late August of 1995 and recorded it in Feb. of 1996. Yes, it's no cakewalk (I'm not sure I would describe it as a "big fat headache" as indicaited earlier in the thread)! However it is a challenging work that takes a serious time investment. As Pat indicated, I too never stopped enjoying this music. Chris wrote this work as a campanion work for his marimba solo "Three Shells" and it is very effective. Invention has many facets: beautiful, complicated, simplistic, driving and enchanting. What more could you want from a marimba solo? It can also be technically frustrating but the work is well worth the effort. As for preparation ideas: Work on one section at a time. Go slow and always consider balance and blend in practice. Tape your self often at slow tempos for self evaluation. This will save you a lot of time. Good luck! Mark Ford University of North Texas visit pas.org!!!! www.music.unt.edu/Percussion Remote Host:

[2028]Christopher Deane Piece <Ben>	2002-05-28 11:28:58
[2029]Re:Christopher Deane Piece <>	2002-05-28 12:14:33
[2030]Re:Re:Christopher Deane Piece <pat>	2002-05-28 15:45:41
[2037]Re:Re:Re:Christopher Deane Piece <Ben>	2002-05-29 12:22:45
[2039]Re:Re:Re:Re:Christopher Deane Piece <pat>	2002-05-29 14:32:20
[2076]Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Christopher Deane Piece <Mark Ford>	2002-06-09 01:46:37
[2031]Re:Christopher Deane Piece <kcsauce>	2002-05-29 02:09:14