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Composers of Concordia University | Spring, 2010

Composer Scott Dinslage in stage rehearsal | Photo by Jen-Kuang Chang Preparing a concert of newly composed works could be a trickily-tricky task now and then. Loads of things could go off beam. To be 100-and-10 % ready, I recited the wise words by Chinese educator/philosopher Confucius that “success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure,” and nested myself in a secured corner...

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Composers of Concordia University

Composer Theron Jenkins preparing for the rehearsal | Photo by Jen-Kuang Chang Working with talented young composers, to me, is always a fantastically exciting privilege. The process is, from a personal perspective, delightfully stimulating, like taking time to introduce various espresso brewing styles and discuss their distinct features. Café au lait, café noir, caffè latte, cappuccino, breve, doppio, ristretto, wiener mélange, affogato. In no time, they are all happily brewing...

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