Tag: classical

Composition, Noteworthy

Introducing… The Dark Glass Sinfonia!

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“We See Through A Glass Darkly…” The Dark Glass Sinfonia is Wallin-Huff’s latest composition for symphony orchestra. Built upon an integrated set of hexachordal formulae – blending the concepts of free atonality with modal harmony – this work represents the enigmatic and ongoing, emotional flux of the Soul. Running time: …

A Day in the Life, Composition, Technique, The Music Nerds!

Sinfonia Shaping Up Nice! Or, Explorations of Hexachords

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I am just so stoked about how my new orchestral Sinfonia is shaping up! I got a lot of fascinating work done on it today… Long story short… I developed an intro theme and then broke that apart to find it was built upon 6 distinct notes (not counting a …

A Day in the Life, Composition, General, Performance, Student Reminders

You’ve Written a Piece–What Now?

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This is a great resource I stumbled upon for composers looking to get some musicians playing their music! …Ask performers within your network if they might be interested in playing at the concert you’re setting up… For clarity, and because it is good practice, you should draw up a written agreement… Your …

Composition, History, Inspiration, Teaching, The Music Nerds!

Notes from My Women-Composers Lecture

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In case you had to miss my recent, overview-style talk about women-composers throughout history, I thought you might enjoy being able to browse my notes and listen to my playlist for it. Hope it’s engaging, educational, and empowering!

A Day in the Life, Composition, Inspiration, Noteworthy, Performance, Photographs

Our Featured Musicians: #InternationalWomensDay Edition

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Yesterday, I had the great pleasure of introducing two of our amazing musicians performing on the “Of Roses and Lilies” upcoming April recording session! Meet violist Charlotte Van Houten and our soprano soloist Ayla Draper below…  

Composition, Photographs, Violin

Photos and Demos: New Album in the Works!

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On Feb. 11, I had the great joy of working with my talented friends, Anne Sherrill (cello), Wan-Chin Chang (piano), Virginia Figueiredo (clarinet), Tina Huynh (flute/piccolo), and James Rael (CBTTF Records) recording my complicated and epic quintet, “The Oracle“! Enjoy some photos from the session below!… Additionally, I have two …

Asides, Composition

ESOTERICA is Live on the Web!

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My newest album, ESOTERICA, is now live on iTunes/Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, & GooglePlay, as well as Bandcamp and my own store!

Get it while it’s hot! 😉

Composition, Noteworthy, Performance, Photographs

Live Debut of “Christmas Wayfarer” for Concert Band!

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Check it out! Here’s the video of the LIVE Premiere of “Christmas Wayfarer” (concert band version), performed by the Golden West Pops! You can also download the original symphonic version on my album ESOTERICA, and find the music here: (for Symphony), (for Concert Band).

Asides, Composition, Teaching, Technique, The Music Nerds!

New Music Nerds Video Up!

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Join Sarah as she goes over the basics of what makes a melody stronger or weaker, with sonic examples!

Treble Trios at Hillcrest

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  FREE Concert! Joined by violinists Cecilia Alegre Coo and Lisa Grzanka, violinist/composer Sarah Wallin Huff is glad to present an evening of treble trios – music written for three violins. Our program will consist of music from a variety of styles and eras, from Classical to folk, and even feature …