First, because I knew I'd get hopelessly lost if I'm shooting to get 50 or so pieces written this year, I've added a list at the bottom of the blog which I'll update as I get new pieces finished. Hopefully that'll help keep me honest, or at least keep me not confused.
Second, searching around today, I found some music reviews at Creator Magazine (www.creatormagazine.com) in their "Monday Morning Email" for August 3. All the pieces reviewed were from Beckenhorst Press, and Bob Burroughs wrote a very nice blurb about Winter's Waltz. Not that Mr. Burroughs will ever read this blog, but thank you for the kind words nonetheless -- they are very much appreciated.
Third (and fourth!), I discovered a couple more festivals which will be playing some of my pieces. Il Est Né will be featured at the South Georgia Holiday Ring on September 26, while O Sacred Head, Now Wounded will be played at the Georgia Spring Ring on March 19-20, 2010. It's always nice when I find out a piece of mine has been played during a church service or a local concert, but when hundreds of handbell ringers all gather together to ring the same piece, it's something truly special. Heartfelt thanks to those who picked the repertoire at those festivals -- it is a privilege and an honor.
Should have another piece or two finished this week and ready to submit, probably SATB choral this time. More as soon as I have news.
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