http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/Rob Birdwell - musician, composer, arranger, songwriter, and founder of BirdwellMusic.com, The Blowholes, Corvallis Art Beat, CORE, and member of the XTET, Sideways Portal and other musical clans; this is where Rob toots his own horn and posts his musical musings, observations, rants, raves and, well, all things musical!ennoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:13:54 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com167125(c) Copyright Rob Birdwell and BirdwellMusic.comJazz,compose,arrange,The,Blowholes,Breathless,Void,Orchestra,BirdwellMusic,com,Trumpet,FlugelhornArts & Entertainment/Performing Artsrob@birdwellmusic.comRob BirdwellRob BirdwellnoJazz,compose,arrange,The,Blowholes,Breathless,Void,Orchestra,BirdwellMusic,com,Trumpet,FlugelhornAll things musical from BirdwellMusic.com - syndicated tracks by Rob Birdwell: music, compositions, arranging, Jazz, educational materials, The Blowholes and more!All things musical from BirdwellMusic.com - syndicated tracks by Rob Birdwell: music, compositions, arranging, Jazz, educational materials, The Blowholes and more!This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/03/new-day-notes-on-orchestralbig-band.htmlscoresrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Thu, 21 May 2009 23:55:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-2787858826509941242The following are my 2009 "composer's diary" entries that captured my experiences composing a rather large work (for me at least!) for the combined ensembles of the Corvallis-Oregon State University Symphony Orchestra and the MPG Big Band (a talented high school band based in Germany).Here's a balcony-cam video shot of the debut which was on May 19, 2009 at LaSells Stewart Center on the OSU 0noThe following are my 2009 "composer's diary" entries that captured my experiences composing a rather large work (for me at least!) for the combined ensembles of the Corvallis-Oregon State University Symphony Orchestra and the MPG Big Band (a talented highRob BirdwellThe following are my 2009 "composer's diary" entries that captured my experiences composing a rather large work (for me at least!) for the combined ensembles of the Corvallis-Oregon State University Symphony Orchestra and the MPG Big Band (a talented high school band based in Germany).Here's a balcony-cam video shot of the debut which was on May 19, 2009 at LaSells Stewart Center on the OSU Jazz,compose,arrange,The,Blowholes,Breathless,Void,Orchestra,BirdwellMusic,com,Trumpet,Flugelhornhttp://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/05/new-day-world-premier-may-19-2009-at.htmlscoresrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Wed, 06 May 2009 20:41:25 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-8304431637358514536Needless to say, I'm more than a little excited about the symphonic/big band debut of A New Day, which will take place Tuesday, May 19, 2009. The evening's music will begin at 8pm at LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. Click here for ticket information.The orchestra sounds fantastic and we're all looking forward to welcoming the MPG Big Band from Germany and putting it all together0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/05/birdwellmusiccom-print-and-play.htmlscoresrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Sat, 02 May 2009 20:36:25 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-8859320199334470649As of May 2009, all scores and parts ordered through BirdwellMusic.com will be delivered electronically in the Adobe PDF format. So when you order a score or part from my Store, you won't be getting paper parts in the mail, but rather a downloadable collection of PDF parts (and score renditions) complete with everything you need to simply Print and Play. Over the next few weeks you will be 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/04/contest-connect-to-birdwellmusiccom-and.htmlcontestsrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Fri, 01 May 2009 00:48:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-200442406704226908My team of web analytic sources tell me that my BirdwellMusic.com web site needs to get a bit more connected with my fan and support base. So we're having a contest with cool prizes to encourage folks to link to BirdwellMusic.com from their personal or company web site and/or blog. Obviously, we're not looking to link with just any old site - but rather, sites that are musical, artistic, and 1http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/03/new-day-score-rendition.htmlscoresrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:08:10 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-3024215933990578386My symphonic/big band score entitled "A New Day" will be performed May 19, 2009 at LaSells Stewart Center (Oregon State University) in Corvallis, Oregon. Original works by Hu Xiao and Michael Coolen, and music from Mozart, Beethoven, Dauner, and more, are all part of this diverse program. The following is a bit about my piece.I had about 8 weeks to get all my licks in...I can't recall ever 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/04/international-saito-conducting-workshop.htmlrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:57:44 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-7194516842794661673 The 2009 International Saito Conducting workshop will be held in Saskatoon from July 20 to 26, 2009. Details are posted at http://conductorschool.com/course.html. Participants will be instructed by Wayne Toews, Dianne Gryba and Bonnie Nicholson with assistance from George Charpentier. The workshop will address the conducting of all genres of music with clarity and artistry to serve all levels0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/03/sideways-portal-cloud-9-was-fine.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:10:25 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-3987989537411613607On the heals of our terrific show at Squirrel's in February (actually that was "Sideways Sharks") Sideways Portal performed what I believe was a truly great couple sets (and then some) at Cloud 9. I think we finally tapped into the vibe of this particular room...our first set was melodious and rhythmic - and thanks to all who came and responded with your generosity! Our second set was possibly 2http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/03/svens-and-cowboysurfpoetrycom.htmlSvensrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:07:20 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-8729130570955248674The Svens played another great show at Bombs Away Cafe tonight. "The Scavenger" was the name of Viking's tale and it was terrific. The tunes went just fine and the sound effects were also very good. And there was a milestone too: the band played to its first ever group of dancers! The Svens recently added a new web site to their marketing machine: cowboysurfpoetry.com - look for some neat 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/02/cloud-composing.htmlravesscoresrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:31:03 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-4686097086873086427I've been thinking about this term and it's possibilities: "Cloud Composing". There I said it - and I'm probably a long way from the first. This isn't necessarily a new term since cloud computing can and will naturally apply to just about any creative endeavor. And for those who use little or no technology to create music - well, more power to ya!For the rest of us, with all our mixing gear, 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/02/sideway-sharks-at-squirrels-february-7.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:40:23 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-5824336001780948369Sideways Sharks - it's what you get when you blend players from Sideways Portal and the Tone Sharks. But that would be an oversimplification. There are other groups as will: Oomph, 'Extet, Zygoat, Freezer Burn, The Blowholes, and more.This is going to be pretty neat. More than a few bands within this group...Dave Storrs tunes like Ross Island, Cub Scout Barbecue, and Clouds will be featured..0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2009/01/pearls-before-breakfast-street-musician.htmlmusiciansrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:11:02 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-1328943356844780180What happens when you feature one of the world's finest musicians, performing some of the greatest music composed, at a busy Washington, D.C. metro station? Can fantastic musicianship and music command attention, inspire, and permeate the hustle and bustle of the daily commute?Gene Weingarten of the Washington Post tells the story - very interesting!If you're a musician who has played on the 2http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/12/licks-on-demand.htmlLicksOnDemandrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:41:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-1538303864495722006So, you want to know more about my Licks on Demand service?! Cool!Simply put, I'm a professional Trumpet/Flugelhorn player, composer, and arranger. I also play Tenor Sax. If you need a little bit of "real" horn sound for your own song, composition, or production, I can do the job. My services are well within just about anyone's budget. And remember: "real" instruments can make a recording or0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/12/portalroids.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:49:46 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-1033796852903178183Here's a little mashup using Microsoft's PopFly technology. Honestly, I didn't really get the PopFly concept when a browsed by it several months ago. But Silverlight technology and development is compelling (finally - can we please have a rich web that doesn't involve endless state and postback management!), albeit the barrier to entry seems a little high for me right now (like I want to spend 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/12/sideways-portal-live-sounds-from-cloud.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:00:53 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-2638543704886411808Here's a playlist of some of the inventions from the Sideways Portal live performance at Cloud 9 on Friday, December 5 2008.Dave Storrs (drums/trombone), Page Hundemer (bass), John Bliss (guitar), Rob Birdwell (trumpet/flugelhorn)...with Ben Mutschler (tenor sax) and Chris Rorrer (cello)Enjoy!0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/10/svens-blacksmith.htmlSvensgigsrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:54:27 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-4894716124481642190The Svens, an "instrumental cowboy surf poetry" band from Corvallis, Oregon, will set sail once again on Saturday November 15, 2008 at Bombs Away Cafe starting at 9 pm for what should be another unique and spirited set of music.The Svens' sound draws heavily from the surf bands of the early 1960's and ranges from rambunctious to romantic; the cowboy poetry, recited by Viking, is delivered at 0noThe Svens, an "instrumental cowboy surf poetry" band from Corvallis, Oregon, will set sail once again on Saturday November 15, 2008 at Bombs Away Cafe starting at 9 pm for what should be another unique and spirited set of music.The Svens' sound draws heavRob BirdwellThe Svens, an "instrumental cowboy surf poetry" band from Corvallis, Oregon, will set sail once again on Saturday November 15, 2008 at Bombs Away Cafe starting at 9 pm for what should be another unique and spirited set of music.The Svens' sound draws heavily from the surf bands of the early 1960's and ranges from rambunctious to romantic; the cowboy poetry, recited by Viking, is delivered at Jazz,compose,arrange,The,Blowholes,Breathless,Void,Orchestra,BirdwellMusic,com,Trumpet,Flugelhornhttp://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/10/sideways-portal-october-outings-and.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:10:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-4787797103877601579Here we are - don't we look "sideways" - this pose was John's idea. I like it. After the glam photo shoot we went on to play our gig at the Calapooia Brewing Company in Albany - good sounds and fun!Our trio of dates at Sunnyside Up were canceled for October (we'll try again in November) but there's plenty more Portal - yes, siree, you betcha' Joe...we've got some great shows coming up:Friday, 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/09/sideways-portal-at-cloud-9-10am-to-1230.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:59:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-5754809206909575525Come check out some really cool Jazz at Cloud 9.When: Saturday, September 13, 2008Downbeat: 10am until 12:30pmWhere: Cloud 9, downtown Corvallis riverfrontSideways Portal will perform their spontaneous compositions for everyone within earshot of the Corvallis riverfront and Farmer's market!We'll be schlepping our electric gear...special guests and lots of invention!0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/07/announcing-core.htmlrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:16:31 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-3799984324994452022Well, now that the announcement is out, you'll just have to wait a while to learn much more - the theory is that it will be possible to take this from the lab to the field by early Summer 2009.Parts for all tunes will be available and distributed from this link.The latest news and additional CORE information will be posted here and you can always subscribe to the CORE RSS/Atom feed for automatic 1http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/07/featured-splice-remix-old-tymers.htmlrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:32:43 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-3086634784890533818Every week or so I get a message saying one of my horn clips is being used - I usually check these out and some of them are okay...but "Old Tymers" by YouriAce was very catchy! Check it out:old tymers (final)by YouriAcePlayed 0 timesMade with the Splice online sequencer. splicemusic.comLooks like some interesting research might be going on here but we'll all have to wait and see what comes out 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/07/sideways-portal-press-kit.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:55:04 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-4998808320215528701Coming soon - Sideway Portal press kit content will land here!0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/07/real-trumpet-audio-loop-library.htmlrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:37:04 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-9115506747856794900For those of you composing, arranging, and producing tracks: spice up your mixes with my Real Trumpet Audio Loop library - over 500 ACIDized loop, licks and one-shots...check out my YouTube ad:0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/07/sideways-portal-live-video-feed.htmlSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:19:06 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-8696272855584787319This video feed, captured by the nice folks at the Corvallis GT, is pretty neat. A short glimpse into our June 2008 performance at Sunnyside Up Cafe. Unfortunately, the audio quality from the video is sort of like listening to shattering glass hitting a steel plate - quality like this is usually reserved for stuffed animals toys that bark or growl! Despite the glistening distortions you can 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/06/noteable-day-of-gigs-june-14-2008.htmlxtetSideways Portalrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:36:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-7578509023280825591It's just after midnight as I post this little nugget - I'm usually not one to boast too much, but tomorrow (I mean today) will be a whopper of gigs!9:00 am - Corvallis Farmers' Market: XTET featuring Tryggve Andersson on Accordion! We'll play many Swedish folk tunes, some Americana selections, Jazz and show tunes...(Tryggve is my father-in-law - it's always a great joy and honor to make music 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/06/early-bird-jazz-band-remix-2008.htmlEarly Bird Jazz Bandrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:02:56 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-8674447751247250415Here is the much talked about but little understood Early Bird Jazz Band remix...(well, at least the files to create the re-mix....)Every year I record a number of audio snippets of the LPMS Early Bird Jazz Band students - these are in the form of free associations, random and/or pre-conceived quotes, riffs, solos, excerpts from some of our charts, ensemble hits, laughter...you name it! Then, 0http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/06/early-bird-jazz-band-2008-spring.htmlEarly Bird Jazz Bandrob@birdwellmusic.com (Rob Birdwell)Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:26:43 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913251.post-7450611183257256479What a terrific year it was for the 2007-2008 Linus Pauling Early Bird Jazz Band! Here's the concert audio of our May 2008 Spring Concert - enjoy!!The PreacherMy Little Suede ShoesJump Jive and WailA String of PearlsMercy, Mercy, MercyMission ImpossibleOne Way BluesA video of the event was captured and I can make that available - just let me know and I'll make you a copy.Thanks to all the 0(c) Copyright Rob Birdwell and BirdwellMusic.comRob Birdwellnonadult