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Grace by C. Graham
Calum Graham's "Grace" sounds laidback and relaxing, yet it has a strong connection to the concept of time - the way it moves continuously, like a river bending to its surroundings but also sculpting its environment.
Violin Concerto No. 2 Mvt. 2 by H. Wieniawski
Wieniawski is such a wonderful composer. I love to play this second movement of his No. 2 Concerto.
I Love You by C. Porter
I will be submitting a video of me playing my solo arrangement of the jazz standard "I Love You" by Cole Porter (at 245-255 bpm).
Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum by C. Debussy
I am playing Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum by Claude Debussy. Debussy was a composer during the Impressionist period of classical works. His pieces are known for their focus on texture, mood, and atmosphere, similar to the Impressionist artwork of his time.
This Charming Man by The Smiths
My cover of "This Charming Man" is a raw and honest cover, not devoid of mistakes or room for improvement. I wanted my cover to portray the challenge it takes to play this song, and the pure musical genius that is Johnny Marr, and I feel my cover encapsulates that energy perfectly.
Pièce Pour Flûte Seule by J. Ibert
I am performing Pièce Pour Flute Seule, composed by Jacques Ibert in 1936, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Billie’s Bounce by C. Parker
"Billie's Bounce" is a blues composed by the saxophonist Charlie Parker. As a saxophonist myself, "Billie's Bounce" has been one of my favorite jazz standards to jam on whenever I'm with my friends ever since I first learned it.
Take 5 by P. Desmond
I chose to perform Take Five by Paul Desmond. I love the way this tune lets you play with whatever you want to convey.
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 by P.I. Tchaikovsky
My performance is an excerpt from the first movement of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35.
Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat Major by F. Liszt
Liebestra¨ume (German for "Dreams of Love") comprises a series of three piano works by Franz Liszt. These works were originally conceived as lieder (songs) based on three poems that described different types of love. Liebestra¨ume No. 3 in A-flat major, the third and most popular work, is the piece that I chose to perform. It is based on a poem about “unconditional mature love.”
Moanin' by A. Blakely, made famous by C. Mingus
My art is based of a Jazz piece called Moanin. It is very popular baritone saxophone piece, and an amazing jazz song. I made it so it’s not too long, has a the Bari solo for most of it, some trombone for the background music (note: I’m barely learning to play trombone) and ended it off with a little clarinet solo.
Intermezzo, Symphonie Espagnole by E. Lalo
This piece: Intermezzo in Symphonie Espagnole by Lalo, was the first time I had attempted to play Lalo. Over the months I took to prepare for this piece, I felt that I grew musically with the mental and physical energy needed to execute the technical runs, and to sustain the passionate energy throughout.
Imagine by J. Lennon
I recently started trying to learn how to sing, and I already knew how to play "Imagine" on piano, so I really just added singing to my playing. I am very new to both however, so it took me a while to actually be able to do both at once.
Bassoon Duet, Op. 3 by F. Devienne
This music I performed is something that is short and sweet. I tried making it seem like a dance feel free. It was so much fun to create, did take a while.
Flute Concertino by C. Chaminade
This piece was written in 1902 by Cecile Chaminade, one of the most well-known female classical composers, and is one of the most popular flute pieces among students today.
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 by F. Mendelssohn
As long as I remember I have loved music. I started to learn to play the violin when I was 4 years old. Except for my great-great grandfather no one in my family has ever played this instrument, so I do not really recall why I asked my parents and insisted that I wanted to learn the violin. I started on a tiny violin and still remember all the Twinkle variations with which I started.
Clair de lune by C. Debussy
This video is a piece of me, and this song will continue to be the anthem of my heart and soul for as long as I shall hear it.
Echidna’s Arf (Of You) by F. Zappa
My artwork is a guitar cover of the composition "Echidna's Arf (Of You)" by Frank Zappa.
The Great Fairy Fountain by K. Kondo, Arr. E Zimmerman
This piece was originally composed by Koji Kondo for a harp. In phrasing this performance, I kept the idea of the harp in mind- specifically for the runs of arpeggios. Additionally, I keep the thought of a firefly in mind when performing this piece.