by Judith | Apr 1, 2023 | Becoming, Composers, Music, Performance, Zizzles
ALIAS Chamber Ensemble, March 28, 2023 Concert to Celebrate Women’s History Month Including World Premiere LAMENT for Piano Quintet and Empty Chair Pictured here: Jerome Reed, pianist; Likai He & Louise Morrison, violins; Seanad Dunigan Chang, viola; Sari...
by Judith | Feb 15, 2022 | Zizzles
Doubts Kills Dreams After a wonderful weekend of inspiring conversation with a visiting performer about future compositions, my mind swirled with excitement. Doubt, however, swirled through my thoughts like a thick layer of cinnamon in a cinnamon bun. It flavored all...
by Judith | Oct 25, 2021 | Zizzles
Since this blog is called “On Becoming,” let me share how my music is becoming what I’ve dreamed in the area of spontaneous improvisation. It has to do with an approach to worship realized by the reunion with a dear friend and artist, David Jones,...
by Judith | Oct 21, 2021 | Becoming, Zizzles
“Oh, I only had one cup of coffee today.” Friends, a love of the whole truth is the only prerequisite for true freedom. But do we really love the whole truth? Or have we become more comfortable with half truths? “Oh, I just want the truth,” we say. Then we grab onto...
by Judith | Oct 21, 2021 | Zizzles
v What Is Spilling Out of Your Cup Today? I’ve gratefully lived many years, and in all those years, there have been times I have not always responded well. Actually, some have been pretty ugly and given cause for serious reflection and permanent change....
by Judith | Oct 17, 2021 | Composers, Music, Performance, Zizzles
Because you expect our greatness when this is all over—maybe without compassion for what it has cost us, too—I’d like to give you a sneak peek into musicians’ lives behind the scenes, so you can see with new eyes. Personally, I really want to attend the 2022...
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