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Author Archives: Ryan Youens
Music theory, do we need it or not?
I have been thinking about music theory after working with some amazing instrumentalists, whose knowledge on the basics was very low. Of course, as a composer and copyist, I have music theory constantly shooting around my head, but it got … Continue reading
KBB Music Festival 2010, thumbs up
As of last night, the 2010 KBB Music Festival is officially over. Today I’m sure many musical directors are joining me in breathing a well-earned sigh of relief. If you’re wondering what I am talking about, here’s what the festival … Continue reading
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Tagged auckland town hall, carmel college, conductor, kbb music festival, kristin school
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Sounds great! I want it, I want it now
I have had quite a few enquiries as to where to buy or hire some of my pieces lately, so here is a reminder. First stop is SOUNZ. Here is a list of titles they currently have: Guardians of the North … Continue reading
Three pieces performed by Brazil’s Sphaera Ensemble
On July 9, the Sphaera Ensemble performed three of my pieces, The Attic, Reclusion and In Their Light, in a concert at the Sesi Theatre, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil. I conducted these three and other pieces with the ensemble while I … Continue reading
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Tagged alexey kurkdjian, brazil, composer, concert, in their light, reclusion, sphaera ensemble, the attic
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SoundCloud, move your music
Recently I signed up to SoundCloud, interested to see exactly what it was all about. I really, really like it. It describes itself as the following: SoundCloud lets you move music fast & easy. The platform takes the daily hassle … Continue reading
Breathe In, Breathe Out – a concert of overtures and finales
The Auckland Wind Orchestra and conductor Ryan Youens are proud to present Breathe In, Breathe Out – a concert of overtures and finales – an exciting mix of all your favourites. Bernstein – Candide Overture Giavannini – Overture in Bb … Continue reading