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Karen Peace
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: others have said there are hints, in some of my music, of Stravinsky, Bernstein, Bruckner, Elgar, Debussy, Wagner, Copland, Hovhaness, Holst and Simpson. But we're talking hints here. ;-)
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NEWS
Current Performances and Projects
These are performances of a couple of my pieces this season:
Lassiter High Orchestra playing Carol of the Bells:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mQTYyqIkko
Austin Youth Symphony Orchestra playing O Come Emmanuel (starts at about 5:47):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyF_zwnNci8
* A performance of Holiday Fanfare by the multi-award-winning Etowah Youth Orchestra under the direction of Mike Gagliardo in Gadesden Alabama Dec 14. They have generously arranged my travel there so I can see it in person (Thanks Mike!)
* Requiem (score cleanup) in memory of my mother. The audio of this has been included on a website dedicated to Requia (http://www.requiemsurvey.org/composers.php?id=2149)
* Sinfonietta No. 1 in C minor published on my lulu site.
* Gloria, 9 mv, 38 minutes for chorus and piano (score cleanup)
* Comic Chamber Opera "1.2 Days in Corporate America"
about 3/4 written; if I can get it done in time I may submit this to the
Moondance Film Festival in the musical stage play category
* A musical setting of 7 of the 14 "Scenes", a multi-part prose poem by Pikes Peak poet Laureate Aaron Anstett , completed, published on Lulu and in the hands of a local conductor
*Wrote a few short pieces for a cappella chorus, including an adaptation of Aaron Anstett's "Man Saves Own Life" published on my Lulu site and sent to a local choral conductor for consideration
* My orchestral arrangement of O Holy Night is part of the 2008 Garritan Christmas Album, along with those of many of my very talented colleagues
* Preparing ideas and notes for teaching composition to high schoolers at the Colorado Springs Conservatory, starting in January (Thank you Linda!)
* Started studying composition privately with Ofer Ben-Amots -- I am very excited to be able to study with this wonderful composer and teacher!!
For conductors...
if you are interested in a score, please email
Current Performances and Projects
These are performances of a couple of my pieces this season:
Lassiter High Orchestra playing Carol of the Bells:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mQTYyqIkko
Austin Youth Symphony Orchestra playing O Come Emmanuel (starts at about 5:47):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyF_zwnNci8
* A performance of Holiday Fanfare by the multi-award-winning Etowah Youth Orchestra under the direction of Mike Gagliardo in Gadesden Alabama Dec 14. They have generously arranged my travel there so I can see it in person (Thanks Mike!)
* Requiem (score cleanup) in memory of my mother. The audio of this has been included on a website dedicated to Requia (http://www.requiemsurvey.org/composers.php?id=2149)
* Sinfonietta No. 1 in C minor published on my lulu site.
* Gloria, 9 mv, 38 minutes for chorus and piano (score cleanup)
* Comic Chamber Opera "1.2 Days in Corporate America"
about 3/4 written; if I can get it done in time I may submit this to the
Moondance Film Festival in the musical stage play category
* A musical setting of 7 of the 14 "Scenes", a multi-part prose poem by Pikes Peak poet Laureate Aaron Anstett , completed, published on Lulu and in the hands of a local conductor
*Wrote a few short pieces for a cappella chorus, including an adaptation of Aaron Anstett's "Man Saves Own Life" published on my Lulu site and sent to a local choral conductor for consideration
* My orchestral arrangement of O Holy Night is part of the 2008 Garritan Christmas Album, along with those of many of my very talented colleagues
* Preparing ideas and notes for teaching composition to high schoolers at the Colorado Springs Conservatory, starting in January (Thank you Linda!)
* Started studying composition privately with Ofer Ben-Amots -- I am very excited to be able to study with this wonderful composer and teacher!!
For conductors...
if you are interested in a score, please email
I write symphonic, small ensemble and choral music, in multiple styles from medieval through modern classical. The music you hear on my pages is created with Finale notation software and Garritan Personal Orchestra sound samples.
All pieces have a traditional score associated with them; if you are interested in any piece for possible performance, please contact me for details on scoring, instrumentation, pricing, etc.
I enjoy many kinds of music for listening - rock, pop, jazz, world, and classical of all periods. I am interested also in the fusion of art, poetry, dance, video, and ritual with music, music as a healing force and have been a music volunteer in the hospice setting.
All pieces have a traditional score associated with them; if you are interested in any piece for possible performance, please contact me for details on scoring, instrumentation, pricing, etc.
I enjoy many kinds of music for listening - rock, pop, jazz, world, and classical of all periods. I am interested also in the fusion of art, poetry, dance, video, and ritual with music, music as a healing force and have been a music volunteer in the hospice setting.
Why this name?
Hey, it's my name, you know? :-)
Do you play live?
No, I play dead (but only when threatened). ;-) Seriously, not usually. Occassionally I'll sing somewhere or pick up a guitar for friends, or perform some original music for a local church service. However, I do perform live in my garage-cum-concert hall frequently.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Oh, vastly -- you can find so much good music so easily, much of it free. It's like being a kid in a candy shop!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Ummm...?? ask me if I'd love for a good orchestra to play some of my music!
Band History:
Wrote a little anti-war song in '72....wrote some music for church services in '78... applied to New England Conservatory for composition in '79 and was rejected.... was a music major at a state university for a semester or so; got bored and switched majors....got an MS in Computer Info Systems in '91... worked as a software engineer for 14 years... got very ill in 2002.... started composing when i had the energy... withstood the silence and disbelief when I called myself a "composer" thanks to stubbornness and the support of many friends and colleagues... wrote my first note of a symphonic piece around 2006, disregarding the little voice telling me that I "couldn't do that!!" .... and so on. :-)
Advice to anyone who wants to write: just keep at it; if it's not in you, you'll stop, but will have gained some life experience; if it is in you, you will not be able to live without it. Ask anyone who will listen for feedback. Keep your ego out of it and never stop being a student. Good luck!
Advice to anyone who wants to write: just keep at it; if it's not in you, you'll stop, but will have gained some life experience; if it is in you, you will not be able to live without it. Ask anyone who will listen for feedback. Keep your ego out of it and never stop being a student. Good luck!
Your influences?
The classical composers from medieval through contemporary. Rock groups with classical backgrounds (eg, Yes, Genesis, ELP, Jethro Tull, Kate Bush). Jazz. Blues. Gregorian chant and Hildegard of Bingen. Almost anything of quality within its genre could inspire me.
Favorite spot?
Boston, Boulder, CO and Colorado Springs, CO
Equipment used:
I use Finale and Garritan sample libraries for my work, and do the vast majority of my work sitting at the computer. I also use ProTools for recording audio, and am interested in MIDI and audio mastering. I have a Triton ProX sampling/MIDI keyboard, a Variax modeling guitar, and other acoustic instruments from guitars and a tanpura to various fun little percussion items, including two musical frogs.
:-)
:-)
Anything else...?
I have a special place in my heart for young musicians, Bravo to young folks who are playing and singing! :-)
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Comments
commenting 0rchestra: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
posted on Sat February 21, 2009
Hey Karen, I saw the video my mom linked of this performed, and I don't know if you were able to see my comment. This is one of my favorite songs in the world, and hearing your arrangement made my day. ^_^
I've been trying to create some original, haunting Christmas songs, because I feel like that's a strain we've lost in sacred music, but it makes me appreciate the classics more... -_-;
I've been trying to create some original, haunting Christmas songs, because I feel like that's a strain we've lost in sacred music, but it makes me appreciate the classics more... -_-;
Greymantle Poets
http://soundclick.com/greymantlepoets
http://soundclick.com/greymantlepoets
commenting 0rchestra: Scherzo 1 - the Trickster
posted on Sat November 15, 2008
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Despite of the classical form of the Scherzo ABA and the ternary rhythm in the A theme, the contrasting B is in four beats (don´t worry Mahler also did it). I say so becouse despite it is one of the more contemporary harmonically speaking somewhat reminds me the "grotesque" approach that same you and Mahler give to the Scherzos.
Brilliant composition.
Brilliant composition.
commenting Orchestra: Asymptotic Chaos (WIP)
posted on Sat November 15, 2008
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Original composition, but the orchestration has some holes of spectral tone in several parts, maybe that was your intention but maybe you do not have Wagnerian tubes to complete the full spectrum in the brass.
As always it is clear that your harmonic and melodic skills are remarkable.
As always it is clear that your harmonic and melodic skills are remarkable.
commenting Requiem (Complete)
posted on Sat November 15, 2008
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No doubt you have heard Mozart, Verdi, Fauré or Berlioz Requiems.
Yours is an emotion full piece, while you take the acquired orchestral technique from the masters, the developement is somewhat linear, no big challenges or dynamics found in such an emotive Requiem, except the changes in minute 10 and 18 and also the (looks like interrupted) conclusion.
I also lost my father over ten years ago, and composed a short piece "Daylight Moon" the funeral day. Just to express my feelings.
You did it as you felt and in several passages I also suffered and was comforted by your human feelings.
Yours is an emotion full piece, while you take the acquired orchestral technique from the masters, the developement is somewhat linear, no big challenges or dynamics found in such an emotive Requiem, except the changes in minute 10 and 18 and also the (looks like interrupted) conclusion.
I also lost my father over ten years ago, and composed a short piece "Daylight Moon" the funeral day. Just to express my feelings.
You did it as you felt and in several passages I also suffered and was comforted by your human feelings.
commenting O Holy Night (trad./arr. KE Peace)
posted on Sat November 15, 2008
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"Cantique de Noël" from the French "Adolph Adam" is one of my favorite Christmas pieces ever. You have started somewhat close to the original score and nothing new until second minute where the Brass put the right colors over the melody. It makes a different feel from the original, more in the Post Romantic style of orchestration. A nice piece to listen again with a different touch.
commenting 0rchestra: Holiday Fanfare
posted on Sat November 15, 2008
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Really nice Fanfare, good harmony counterpoint and a classical orchestration for the Brass.
I agree with the influences you say to have, but I should put more influence in the technique that you achieve personally through the listen and study of the same and universal background that is the Classical Music.
I agree with the influences you say to have, but I should put more influence in the technique that you achieve personally through the listen and study of the same and universal background that is the Classical Music.
posted on Sat November 1, 2008
Thanks for your great music I love lot of them
and have save many in my PC
Bless you!
and have save many in my PC
Bless you!
commenting 0rchestra: Scherzo 1 - the Trickster
posted on Sun October 5, 2008
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Very nice music, it is really enjoyment to hear this beautiful coloured piece!! Jiri
Jiri Hajek - composer
http://soundclick.com/jirihajekcomposer
http://soundclick.com/jirihajekcomposer
posted on Wed August 27, 2008
Very nice indeed. All the best to you.
Tony.
Tony.
posted on Fri June 20, 2008
Great compositions Ke!
I'm a classical composer too, check my page and tell me if some of my music is good to your ears.
Keep the good job running!!
I'm a classical composer too, check my page and tell me if some of my music is good to your ears.
Keep the good job running!!
Irvius
http://soundclick.com/irvius
http://soundclick.com/irvius
posted on Fri March 21, 2008
My first foray into soundclick & I found you!
Love Gloria Mass for the modern day & Miserere.
Will tell my friends to check out your compositions.
Hope you get signed soon.
Marie
Love Gloria Mass for the modern day & Miserere.
Will tell my friends to check out your compositions.
Hope you get signed soon.
Marie
posted on Mon March 3, 2008
Hi!
Laurie's tribe here, since she's pushed us to use this site for our music now we have it in some form.
This is much nicer than MySpace, but what are you going to do? Someone bought our CD there for a ridiculous amount. A copy's going to France! Pretty exciting.
Anyway, if you want to hear a bit we've got two songs up.
The piece you have playing on your main page first is really nice. Probably one of my favorites I've heard, and my mom has played your CDs for us.
Continued good luck to you!
~Bethany
Laurie's tribe here, since she's pushed us to use this site for our music now we have it in some form.
This is much nicer than MySpace, but what are you going to do? Someone bought our CD there for a ridiculous amount. A copy's going to France! Pretty exciting.
Anyway, if you want to hear a bit we've got two songs up.
The piece you have playing on your main page first is really nice. Probably one of my favorites I've heard, and my mom has played your CDs for us.
Continued good luck to you!
~Bethany
Greymantle Poets
http://soundclick.com/greymantlepoets
http://soundclick.com/greymantlepoets
commenting String Quartet: A Suite of Seasons: Autumn
posted on Sat February 9, 2008
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I could listen to this for Days ......very well done ideed
Damascus Road Blues Band
http://soundclick.com/damascusroadbluesband
http://soundclick.com/damascusroadbluesband
posted on Sat December 29, 2007
Just dropping in to wish you a Very Happy New Year! 
Love Matt
Love Matt
Aziraphal
http://soundclick.com/aziraphal
http://soundclick.com/aziraphal
http://soundclick.com/SymphonicBandPerformances