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I love how Anna studies her big sister’s every move on the court. She also loves to cheer her on; sometimes a bit too loudly!
We were on the trail 30 minutes before sunrise this morning to climb Carlton Peak (8.5 miles, relative elevation of about 1,000 feet). It was stunning, despite the thick fog at the top. We didn’t see anyone else the entire hike. White shoes probably weren’t the best choice, though! 😂
Putting the finishing touches early this morning on “Bluebonnet Drift,” a new piece of mine to be premiered at @themidwestclinic by the Wakeland HS Wind Symphony! Huge thanks to my buddy and monster saxophonist @joelvanderheyden for collaborating with me on the electronics. This one was so much fun to write, and I can’t wait to share it with y’all! @whsbandfrisco tanner_smithtx #bluebonnetdrift
Fishing! Thinking of you on this glorious night, @mikey.vandenberg; Many great shots taken from this dock!
Radiant heat for nasty Minnesota winters! #L91studio
We have hummingbird moths; so cool!!
Relaxing at the lake today! Can you tell she picked out her attire? Band-aids are an accessory in her world. 😂
Concrete work has begun! #L91studio
Progress! #L91studio
Some shots from the water last night. Happy 4th!!! #fireworks #farmislandlake
Compose. Sunset. Repeat.
Mixolydian mode, approachable mixed meters in a, dare I say, grade 2.5ish new work? Check out “Steeplechase!” It’s a fun piece to put together and very playable—I conducted the premiere with a jr. high honor band just before everything was shut down.
Many thanks to Drew Anderson and the rest of my SEIBA friends for the commission!
MORE NEW MUSIC!
Check out my new jazz-influenced grade 3 work for band, “All the Things I’m Not.” Here is the program note:
“While many people don’t realize it, jazz was some of the first music I ever composed. For years, in fact, it was my one and only love. One of my favorite tunes during that time was All the Things You Are. If you are familiar with the song, you likely know its opening interval is an ascending perfect fourth. In turn, my composition utilizes and expands upon the same interval, using the original idea as the basis for a new piece. All the Things I’m Not is a playful and affectionate nod to this famous jazz standard.”
Thank you to all my friends in Oklahoma (CODA) for commissioning the piece and to the wonderful Darcy Vogt Williams for conducting the premiere just before the pandemic!
NEW MUSIC ALERT!
In the market for a new grade 4/5 opener? Like music inspired by smoke-infused bourbon drinks? Look no further, as “Floral Larceny” is here!
Many thanks to friends John Oelrich for commissioning the work and to Eric Bush and Mark Heidel at the University of Iowa for providing a great recording! Now available at aaronperrine.com (link in bio)
I’m excited to see the writing studio project get started! I’ll do my best to document the progress throughout the entire process! #L91studio
#castledanger
Beautiful night on the water!
Maybe I’m just getting old, but watering the flowers is sure a nice way to start the day! (full disclosure: these are all Steph, I just help as I’m told!) #iris
I’ll never tire of these nights!