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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. ;-)
NEWS
What I'm currently working on
* Requiem (work in progress), spurred by the death of my mother this July.
* Symphony No. 3 in C minor, a "mini-symphony" in one movement
* Just finished Gloria, 9 mv, 38 minutes for chorus and piano, and am cleaning up the score in between things.
* Inspired by Tom Wilson, who asked me 'Have you ever considered writing an opera?' (answer: yes, just two seconds ago when you asked!) have started working on a comic chamber opera, called "1.2 Days in Corporate America: a comic opera in 011 (base 2) Acts". Think "Dilbert meets Gilbert and Sullivan". This may be the first opera that runs through a small programming design problem in 6/8 time and in which the characters sing the praises of a swivel chair and the composer is called on the carpet for referencing "instant coffee" in one movement and intimidated into re-writing the score ROTFL!
* Setting "Scenes", a multi-part prose poem by Pikes Peak poet Laureate Aaron Anstett , to music -- see "Choral: Scenes" in my music list to listen to examples. Seven of the 14 scenes are complete.
* Wrote an orchestral arrangement of O Holy Night for possible inclusion in the 2008 Garritan Christmas Album
* 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 me. All pieces here have an associated full score in Finale. Most are in "composer's draft" form (ie, not prettied up yet), but I am working on that. First priority goes to those pieces that have generated the most interest. For a catalog of works and instrumentation, or a demo disk or score, please contact me. Individual parts for ensemble works are generated from the full score; if you are interested in a piece for performance, please allow 3-4 weeks lead time for part production. You can peruse selected scores at my storefront at: http://stores.lulu.com/ke_peace. Pricing there is for the general public; for professional organizations interested in performance, please contact me. I do my own engraving, which enables me to be highly responsive to the needs of clients. I do accept commissions.
Links to other stuff
Scores available at: http://stores.lulu.com/ke_peace
Sample my poetry at: http://www.authorsden.com/karenepeace
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Gratitude
I am indebted to many people who have taught, encouraged, and have given me, an unknown, an opportunity and their time and talent: Thomas Wilson, music director of the Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra, and associate conductor of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic; Linda Weise, founder/director of the Colorado Springs Conservatory; Ken Miller, composer; Steve Sample, Prof. Emeritus, University of Alabama School of Music and jazz arranging whiz; Mike Gagliardo, conductor of the Etowah Youth Symphony; Ed Ladouceur, Organist Emeritus FUMC Colorado Springs, for his friendship and encouragement; Dave Sosnowski, composer and most esteemed mentor; Mathew Scott Phillips, teacher and composer; Ken Folsom, MA Music Theory; Gary Garritan for his vision and the entire Garritan forum community; Emily Miller, composer and dear friend; Joe Ford, PhD, composer, and founder of the Delian Society; Scott Good, composer-in-residence, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; Michel R. Edwards, composer-in-residence, Ville Saint-Laurent; my friends who have given me a feeling of community and connectedness; and all those who have listened and commented, and to Richard, Cathie, Camille, Parker, Roger, Evelyn, Cliff, Donna, Mom, Aunt M, Frank Hegarty Sr, and many others - too many to list - for their friendship and encouragement.
* Requiem (work in progress), spurred by the death of my mother this July.
* Symphony No. 3 in C minor, a "mini-symphony" in one movement
* Just finished Gloria, 9 mv, 38 minutes for chorus and piano, and am cleaning up the score in between things.
* Inspired by Tom Wilson, who asked me 'Have you ever considered writing an opera?' (answer: yes, just two seconds ago when you asked!) have started working on a comic chamber opera, called "1.2 Days in Corporate America: a comic opera in 011 (base 2) Acts". Think "Dilbert meets Gilbert and Sullivan". This may be the first opera that runs through a small programming design problem in 6/8 time and in which the characters sing the praises of a swivel chair and the composer is called on the carpet for referencing "instant coffee" in one movement and intimidated into re-writing the score ROTFL!
* Setting "Scenes", a multi-part prose poem by Pikes Peak poet Laureate Aaron Anstett , to music -- see "Choral: Scenes" in my music list to listen to examples. Seven of the 14 scenes are complete.
* Wrote an orchestral arrangement of O Holy Night for possible inclusion in the 2008 Garritan Christmas Album
* 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 me. All pieces here have an associated full score in Finale. Most are in "composer's draft" form (ie, not prettied up yet), but I am working on that. First priority goes to those pieces that have generated the most interest. For a catalog of works and instrumentation, or a demo disk or score, please contact me. Individual parts for ensemble works are generated from the full score; if you are interested in a piece for performance, please allow 3-4 weeks lead time for part production. You can peruse selected scores at my storefront at: http://stores.lulu.com/ke_peace. Pricing there is for the general public; for professional organizations interested in performance, please contact me. I do my own engraving, which enables me to be highly responsive to the needs of clients. I do accept commissions.
Links to other stuff
Scores available at: http://stores.lulu.com/ke_peace
Sample my poetry at: http://www.authorsden.com/karenepeace
Rate this site at: TopicCraze
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Gratitude
I am indebted to many people who have taught, encouraged, and have given me, an unknown, an opportunity and their time and talent: Thomas Wilson, music director of the Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra, and associate conductor of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic; Linda Weise, founder/director of the Colorado Springs Conservatory; Ken Miller, composer; Steve Sample, Prof. Emeritus, University of Alabama School of Music and jazz arranging whiz; Mike Gagliardo, conductor of the Etowah Youth Symphony; Ed Ladouceur, Organist Emeritus FUMC Colorado Springs, for his friendship and encouragement; Dave Sosnowski, composer and most esteemed mentor; Mathew Scott Phillips, teacher and composer; Ken Folsom, MA Music Theory; Gary Garritan for his vision and the entire Garritan forum community; Emily Miller, composer and dear friend; Joe Ford, PhD, composer, and founder of the Delian Society; Scott Good, composer-in-residence, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; Michel R. Edwards, composer-in-residence, Ville Saint-Laurent; my friends who have given me a feeling of community and connectedness; and all those who have listened and commented, and to Richard, Cathie, Camille, Parker, Roger, Evelyn, Cliff, Donna, Mom, Aunt M, Frank Hegarty Sr, and many others - too many to list - for their friendship and encouragement.
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: 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.
Tony Gayle - By Myself
http://soundclick.com/tonygaylebymyself
http://soundclick.com/tonygaylebymyself
commenting Sym. 3 in C Min mv 1 (work in progress)
posted on Sat August 16, 2008
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Very interesting and touching work! Nice to hear it!
Jiri Hajek - composer
http://soundclick.com/jirihajekcomposer
http://soundclick.com/jirihajekcomposer
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
commenting 0rchestra: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
posted on Fri December 21, 2007
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peace K. Peace,
Beautiful. what more can be said, the voices u have used are wonderful & show a proper knowledge in expressing moments that endure time. luv the brass voices & strings, which are ever so expressive. keep up the good works... thnx 4 the music bBlsd bWl peaceRrock
Beautiful. what more can be said, the voices u have used are wonderful & show a proper knowledge in expressing moments that endure time. luv the brass voices & strings, which are ever so expressive. keep up the good works... thnx 4 the music bBlsd bWl peaceRrock
newwine
http://soundclick.com/newwine
http://soundclick.com/newwine
commenting String Quartet: Christmas Medley 1
posted on Sun December 9, 2007
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Karen - really nice. I've been grumpy about all the xmas music on every loudspeaker in every store, cafe, mall, but this is really beautiful and got me into the spirit. I heard very unique renditions of these traditional carols, and really enjoyed listening to it.
E B Miller
http://soundclick.com/ebmiller
http://soundclick.com/ebmiller
posted on Wed December 5, 2007
Hello...Karen,
You are a welcome addition and a pleasant surprise to find here on SC.... Hope to listen in often. Your work is magnificent.
Blessings!
Michelle (Dove)
You are a welcome addition and a pleasant surprise to find here on SC.... Hope to listen in often. Your work is magnificent.
Blessings!
Michelle (Dove)
Michelle Meyer
http://soundclick.com/michellemeyer
http://soundclick.com/michellemeyer
posted on Mon December 3, 2007
WOW, the Ninth Hottest artist on SoundClick! In all genres! Karen, you have single-handedly raised SC's IQ 30-40 points. You go girl! Give those hip-hoppers a run!
posted on Mon December 3, 2007
Wonderful, I came upon this page by way of serendipity and I'm glad I did. Perfect for December which I find equally beautiful and evocative.
The DSP
http://soundclick.com/thedsp
http://soundclick.com/thedsp
commenting String Quartet: Christmas Medley 1
posted on Wed November 28, 2007
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Lovely work. Makes mine sound like a novelty song. Hang on, that's cause it is! Really enjoyed this, I'll definitely be back to listen to some more of your compositions later.
Merwolf
http://soundclick.com/merwolf
http://soundclick.com/merwolf
http://soundclick.com/Kingly