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forrest covington
» genre:
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Contemporary
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Forrest Covington
» label: BMI, ERM Media
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Forrest Covington
NEWS
Released two orchestral works, "A Winter's Poem" and "Anagoge" on ERM's anthology "Masterworks of the New Era". Recently I was a finalist for the National Symphony Orchestra's commission project. I am currently working on a sset of songs, a piano quintet, and a new orchestral work for this winter (2006-7) inspired by a poem by e.e.cummings.
I am working on a CD of electronic music, which I hope to have ready by the summer of 2007.
I am also joining an amateur chorus so that I can begin a study of choral music, the only field I still feel somewhat deficient in.
I am working on a CD of electronic music, which I hope to have ready by the summer of 2007.
I am also joining an amateur chorus so that I can begin a study of choral music, the only field I still feel somewhat deficient in.
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I try to write music that strikes a balance between emotion and intellect. My work comes out of the 1,000 years of classical music tradition, even though I write in a wide variety of styles, ranging from highly abstract, dissonant works to folk or pop derived pieces.
I try hard to allow each piece to be itself, to develop in whatever ways the musical ideas seem to want to go. My goal is musical expression most appropriate to the work at hand and its purpose.
I am always seeking commissions and performances, and I am able to accomodate odd or unusual ensembles.
I try hard to allow each piece to be itself, to develop in whatever ways the musical ideas seem to want to go. My goal is musical expression most appropriate to the work at hand and its purpose.
I am always seeking commissions and performances, and I am able to accomodate odd or unusual ensembles.
Do you play live?
I am a working pianist.I play light classics, cocktail jazz and ragtime. Please email me if you are interested in hiring me for a gig, within 75 miles of Chapel Hill, NC. I have played at outdoor music festivals and arts centers. I also transcribe music for people into Finale software.
Another sideline is piano tuning and repair.
Another sideline is piano tuning and repair.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I am signed with BMI but contract with record labels independently, such as ERM.
Your influences?
My earliest musical influences were recordings of Bach and Stravinsky. In recent years I have absorbed more from jazz and other pop forms.
Anything else...?
It is very difficult to objectively define what is "true" in music, but I know it when I hear it.