59. Breaking Down Jake Runestad's "Earth Symphony"
Today is the final episode of our coverage of the American Choral Director's Association Conference (ACDA) in Dallas. My guest is Jake Runestad, the featured composer of the Finale Concert, who conducted his Earth Symphony for choir and orchestra. Afterwards he came on the show to talk about the performance, share about the piece, and discuss his compositional process. There's a lot of great advice in this episode, including insights on working with a lyricist, writing music about difficult subjects, and navigating the business of composing.Listen to Earth Symphony:Movement 1: EvolutionMovement 2: AmbitionMovement 3: DestructionMovement 4: LamentMovement 5: Recovery
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58. The U.S. Copyright Office on Artificial Intelligence and Copyrightability, with Jalyce Mangum
Earlier this year, the US Copyright Office issued the second part of its long anticipated report on copyright and artificial intelligence, which was focused on issues of copyrightability. Today I'm very excited to share my conversation with one of the authors of that report, Jalyce Mangum, who serves as AttorneyAdviser to the Office of General Counsel at the U.S. Copyright Office.Resources from the U.S. Copyright Office:Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Landing PageCopyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 2: CopyrightabilityCopyright and Artificial intelligence, Part 1: Digital ReplicasCopyright Registration Guidance for Works Containing AI-Generated MaterialsEngage Yor CreativityWhat Musicians Should Know About CopyrightSubscribe to Copyright Office E-mail Updates: https://www.copyright.gov/subscribe/Contact the Copyright Office in English or Spanish for assistance or to request a speaker: Contact Form and Speaker Request Form
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57. Painfully Unpublished! Alfred Music's Jack Zaino (LIVE at ACDA!!)
Dive into the world of choral music publishing with this episode featuring Jack Zaino from Alfred Music! Gain insights into Alfred's focus on serving public schools, teachers, students, and community choirs. Aspiring composers will discover essential advice on submitting music and building industry connections. Choral directors will find valuable tips for selecting the perfect repertoire. Explore the collaborative nature of music publishing and hear Jack's reflections on his mentor, Audrey Snyder. A must-listen for anyone involved in the choral music community.
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56. Hal Leonard Choral: LIVE at ACDA!!
Joining me live at the American Choral Director's Association National Conference in Dallas is Scott Harris, Stacey Nordmeyer, and Luke Talen for a wide ranging discussion about the state of the choral industry and how composers can find their place in it!
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What's Coming Next for Selling Sheet Music!
Popping in to your feed today with two quick announcements!First, this Friday we are officially launching "Sheet Music Insider," a new weekly newsletter compiling the biggest stories in our industry each week. Sign up at sellingsheetmusic.com today!Second, we are adding video to the podcast! Follow our new YouTube channel, @sellingsheetmusic as well as our Facebook and Instagram accounts to stay up to date and be a part of the conversation!We'll be back on Saturday with a brand new episode featuring the Hal Leonard Choral Team.
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