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Improvisation: Liturgical

It’s been a while since I’ve posted!  I had to listen to about 60 juries between Duquesne and CCAC (Community College of Allegheny County), which is A LOT.  Add to that Christmas and all that goes along with the planning and preparation (plus a little down time) has left me with not following up on posting videos.  Well, here’s something from today’s Mass.  As an interesting point about improvising, it takes a certain kind of memory to remember what textures you have done in order to bring it back later.  Much practicing is involved in that, just like anything else!

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Composition: Organ

I have to admit, right from the get-go, that I wasn’t sure this piece worked as an entirety.  BUT, after hearing Dr. Nancy Cooper, my former teacher and the dedicatee, I am very happy about the results.  In fact, she told me that several other professors said that the last movement could be longer and I am in agreement (though it might take me a bit in getting to adding to that last movement).  And there it is, the piece in all it’s glory.  Enjoy the premier of the Partita!