CO-OP PRESS
Featuring the music of Sy Brandon
Sample of Suggested Electronic Interaction Ideas
- Share all communications with the other musicians or provide Sy
Brandon with email addresses for the performers in order for the
performers to be involved in the creative process from the initial idea
through the submission of the final recording.
- Make reading of Sy Brandon's blog (http://www.composinginsights.blogspot.com/)
a course requirement or extra credit and develop assignments based on
the blog.
- Have students and community members purchase a copy of Sy
Brandon's book "A Composer's Guide to Understanding Music with
Activities for Listeners, Interpretors, and Composers" (available at
http://www.lulu.com/content/446374) and participate in the free yahoo
discussion group mentioned in the preface.
Sample of Suggested Residency Activities
Below are some comments about the
residency experience with Sy Brandon:
Joseph Stephens, Director of Music at The First United
Methodist Church in El Dorado, AR writes, "Dr. Sy Brandon
visited my church for a premeire of one of his sacred choral
works ("Psalm 23") this year and the experience was one
I will never forget. His ability to connect with the people of
the church as well as the choir was remarkable. In addition to
spending time with the choir he was gracious enough to talk with
me, at great length, about music composition and practice. His
music speaks on a level that few composers ever reach. I would
recommend him to any music ensemble for a commission or lecture
series. He taught me and my choir more in one day than all the
training I have had so far in my career."
Kenyon Wilson, Fulbright Scholar, Baku Academy, Azerbajian
writes, "It was a pleasure listening to Dr. Brandon's
composition masterclass."
Jay Krush, Faculty, Boyer College of Music, Temple University
writes, "As a speaker, Dr. Brandon is articulate, energetic
and full of fascinating, clearly voiced ideas. He is a natural
teacher and has the rare ability to make complex musical ideas
comprehensible and entertaining to musicians (whether
professionals, studtents, or amateurs) and to the general public
and students, as well."
James Orgar, Director, French Road Elementary School Band - "Our
kids enjoyed Sy's presentations and his friendly style. It was
great to have someone at the college level work with our elementary
students and not "talk down" to them."
Dr. Benjamin Pierce, Tuba Professor, the University of Arkansas
writes, "Having Mr. Brandon on campus for the premiere of Suite
Francaise Moderne was especially valuable. Dr. Brandon helped the
ensemble to understand many of the subtleties of the piece, and he was
willing to visit with and teach our students in a number of venues."
Chuck Hulihan, Director of Guitar Program, Glendale Community College
writes, "The presentation by Dr. Sy Brandon on Getting Inside the
Composer's Mind was only one highlight of a rich and rewarding
residency in which we were fortunate to hear Dr. Brandon coach a
student chamber ensemble on his music, and speak with the audience at
two premiere performances of his music."
The following is a list of past residencies by Sy Brandon:
