Deus ex machina II
May 25, 2012
Tomorrow night is Deus ex Machina II at SFU. Pre-concert talk begins at 7:30pm followed by a concert at 8pm.
Posts and blogging
April 28, 2012
Howdy y’all!
Just wanted to put up a quick post about a couple things. This weekend is pretty big! On Saturday night I’m going to a sweet concert featuring jal tarang in Burnaby at the Shadbolt Centre. In Sunday night I’m performing with Ethos, a new chamber ensemble based in Vancouver, at the Western Front.
Follow me on twitter and Facebook for more details!
Long blog posts are tough to find the time to work in, but there will be more soon!
Project with Fringe Percussion
April 8, 2012
I am currently working with Fringe Percussion and SFU professor Arne Eigenfeldt on a very interesting project. This collaboration incorporates software compositions created in Max/Msp, an incredibly powerful program used by musicians that also have wicked computer chops to create music. Did I mention we will be accompanied by a robot!
Rehearsals for this project started in January and will continue until the concerts scheduled in May.
Stay tuned for more info!
The start of the iPad Book project!!!
March 22, 2012
Apple released the iBooks Author software earlier this year, which inspired to create a book series for percussionists specifically designed to be used on the Apple iPad. After becoming familiar with the capabilities of the iBook Author software I decided that I needed to move into a testing phase, which meant getting a testing device. Last Friday was launch day for the new iPad and the beginning of the testing phase.
The first book of the series is tentatively planned to be an introduction to rudimental snare drumming. I chose this aspect of percussion because rudimental snare drumming is major building block for a percussionist. Basic technique such as how to set up the drum, stance, how to hold the sticks, and striking the drum will be the primary focus of the first segment. Subsequent segments will cover the 26 Standard American Drum Rudiments, reading music, counting rhythms, and musical etudes.
My goal is to create a book that presents fundamental musical knowledge in a personal way that could only before be accomplished in a face to face meeting with a teacher and inspire new musicians.
A Kiss to the Night Sky (2003)
February 5, 2012
This is a piece I composed in 2003. Please have a listen.
If you like this piece and you want to perform it visit www.scoreexchange.com.
Score Exchange
February 3, 2012
Check out my music at www.scoreexchange.com
You will need to download Scorch if you don’t already have the plug-in.
Redshift Music Society
January 10, 2012
I’ll be performing with a percussion octet as part of the Redshift Music Society on January 2oth at the Blusson Centre near Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. New works by Vancouver composers including Jocelyn Morlock and Jordan Nobles will be presented.
See www.redshiftmusic.org for more information.
-TVC
Vancouver New Music Festival 2011
October 11, 2011
Dear friends,
On October 20th, 2011 I will be performing with Fringe Percussion and special guest Aiyun Huang. For more information check out:
http://newmusic.org/events/xenakis/
The venue for the concert featuring the works of Iannis Xenakis will be held at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street) and will begin at 8pm.
For more information about Iannis Xenakis check out:
http://www.iannis-xenakis.org/
Best Wishes,
Timothy
Rebel Bran posts new youtube video
September 18, 2011
Greetings,
Recently I received an email from Rebel Bran. The message contained the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEwpfdVzP-g&feature=youtu.be
Give it a look. If the weather in Vancouver is any seasonal indicator fall began about two days ago. This means that the summer vacation for the group is coming to an end. I look forward to again collaborating with Rebel Bran and the Funky Orkestar soon.
Keep an eye out for me at the Vancouver New Music festival. I’ll be performing Persephassa by Iannis Xenakis with Fringe Percussion and special guest Aiyun Huang on October 20, 2011. This percussion sextet is a priceless treasure of the repertoire for the modern percussion ensemble. From the opening roar of six drummers building in intensity from pianissimo to fortissimo possible, to the finer moments featuring the metal simantra, Persephassa takes you well beyond the normal concert experience. I’m excited for the project. You should be too!!
The Sidewalk Cellist on CBC Radio 3
July 20, 2011
This evening my colleague and friend, Clara the”Sidewalk Cellist” posted some of her most recent work. Truly a brilliant artist. You will enjoy her music! Also, I was fortunate to be a guest performer on the project. To listen to a sneak preview of her record and read her bio check out:
http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Sidewalk-Cellist
Thanks for stopping by.
Best Wishes
Timothy Van Cleave 