Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? I started drumming when I was 15 as a way
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Ric Mills, composer
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? It sounds weird to say this but I always felt
William Vann, conductor
Who or what inspired you to take up conducting and pursue a career in music? Between the ages of 10 and 12 I was a
Mark Bowden, composer
Each piece comes with its own challenges, but these are not frustrations. It is exhilarating to start a new piece and think about how to build its sonic world. I’ve been lucky enough to have huge variety in my work
Andrew Smith, composer
There are so many different kinds of success. I like to say that the biggest compliment a composer can receive is a good first performance. Knowing I have the motivation and desire to keep writing music means I’ve succeeded in making a good career choice. Or perhaps success is a word of appreciation after a performance, knowing that my music has made a connection.
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