manifesto

I needed a way to keep track of my progress as a composer/artist both in terms of thought and work, but also keeping track of career development management and not losing sight of my goals. I'm not sure why I need this to be public, but somehow it helps with accountability... just the thought that it could *possibly* be read. And also, I don't think that what you need to do to become successful at this stuff is that obvious. Of course, some things are, but I have often felt like I am fumbling in the dark.

Anyways, I'm at a crossroads right now, so I need to line-up projects and go go go. I have several projects that are in the works, but I need to do all these things to set them in motion. I need to try and prioritize as well...

Completed Projects that need a Venue / Performance

Sound. Picture. Coif. -- a piece for video, live electronics, and hairstylist. I collaborated with some good friends for this one and we did a performance in Boston, at my former performance series. I would like to perform it in NYC, but I need to do it before May or else I need to do it after August since one of my friends will be in Paris for a few months. Plus, its only 20min, so I need to either find other acts or come up with another project to show at the same time.

in which we become familiar -- for violin, bass, and 2 flamenco dancers... the bassist is the one that is going to Paris, so... also, I need to find flamenco dancers and the rehearsal / time to organize might push this back to the fall... Also, would need to find appropriate venue and acts with it.

Unfinished Projects

In Transit -- I've now been talking about this project for a year but I realized I can implement it via iphones. Basically a virtual sound installation. I travel on all the subways, recording the sound. Then, I recreate the subway map via sound across a smaller, walkable space.

Incognito Choir -- Have a choir sing requiems in various public places, dressed and walking around as bystanders. When signaled (perhaps via phone vibrating) they start and stop singing abruptly. Need to find choir...

N is for Neville -- last of the pieces for my thesis work. Ended up only explaining my designs. Computer/musical instrument gets bored with performer than changes how it works

Things I'm submitting to:

Movement Research AIR -- a long shot, esp. I am not a dancer, but my performance work is certainly related. And hey, I tango. Due March 31. Should finish that damn artist statement today.

Harvestworks New Works Res. -- also long shot. choosing N is for Neville as my project. My background is pretty strong for it. Due April 1. Yah, I need to get on this one, too.

8th Blackbird Composition Contest, New Balance Composition contest -- these actually call for very similar ensembles. I am writing a piece for 8th Blackbird that I'm gonna modify for the other ensemble. Both incredible incredible long shots. Due May 1st. (3 minutes written.. 4-5 minutes to go)

New York Virtuoso Singers -- Thinking of writing a magnetic time piece for choir for this. But I've gotta hustle. Due April 10.