by Kile Smith | Mar 18, 2013 | Art songs, new music, Vocal music
Resounding thanks to Randi Marrazzo, Sheryl Woods, and their voice students at Temple University, who invited me a few weeks ago to visit their class and hear my songs. They’ve been working on them throughout the year, and their work has paid off in convincing,...
by Kile Smith | Feb 26, 2013 | Lutheran, New Compositions, new music, Orchestral Music, String Orchestra
Three Dances, for orchestra 2/.2.2.2-2.2.0.0-1perc-str. 12′. Review 1. Introduction and Country dance View full score 2. Waltz View full score 3. Fuguing Tune View full score The melody in the Introduction is the first half of the Lutheran chorale “Eins ist Not,...
by Kile Smith | May 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
“He says he’s got reserved parking… Alumnus of the Year.” Silence. “Sorry, didn’t get that. Try again?” The parking lot attendant for this crowded commencement day spoke into his walkie-talkie again. “A guy here says he has...
by Kile Smith | Nov 15, 2010 | Composition, Radio
A month ago I was honored to be the recipient of the Gallery of Success award from Temple University’s Boyer College of Music. It’s ”given annually to a graduate of each of the university’s schools and colleges, noting the success and distinction of Temple alumni.” I...