Month: April 2016
What I’ve Been Watching (March and April): “Mr. Robot”
A Review: Mr. Robot What makes compelling television? One critical component—at least for dramatic series—is a lively ensemble cast with a set of compelling characters whose different backgrounds, motivations, aspirations, and flaws writers can explore (either in groups or individually) over a course of episodes. Twists and turns are also important, as is placing characters […]
Read MoreMy Chamber Music Recital
On Sunday, April 17, 2016, I presented a recital of some of my original chamber music at the First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville, Georgia. I was joined on the program by five very talented graduate students from the College of Music at Florida State University. Among the works presented were pieces for wind trio, quartet, and […]
Read MoreWhat I’ve Been Reading: A Review of “Meaning and Interpretation of Music in Cinema”
Review: David Neumeyer, Meaning and Interpretation of Music in Cinema (Indiana University Press, 2015). David Neumeyer (University of Texas at Austin) expands his significant contribution to film music studies with this magisterial volume, which is in three parts. In the first part, Neumeyer deploys a series of close readings of numerous film scenes to demonstrate […]
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