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ckallmyer · 07-07-2008, 09:16 PM

It is truly difficult to sum up such a cathartic, complete experience as Chosen Vale. (I am different now than i was before CV.)

The faculty offered a rich dialogue about music making from art in new composition down to the basic physics of the instrument. The depth of knowledge and experience brought to CV by faculty gave us students fuel to discuss, further develop, and incorporate the ideas presented. I agree with Trent and anyone else who has said it before: The true learning begins with beer in hand and trumpet on the brain---talking it over with our peers and colleagues. I learned a TON from Ed, Cassone, Stevens, Gould, Burns, and Rosenboom, but I learned even more from my friends.

Here are some things that I pulled out of my notes that I really appreciated:

Gabriele Cassone: Buzz in a Bel Canto style-- with good air, concept of sound, a diversity of dynamics, and beautiful musicality. Learn music this way--SLOW.

Steve Burns: The best musicians are persona, on stage and off "Who am I? What am I about? What can I bring to the stage from this?"

Mark Gould: Watch out for Pink Baby Monster! "Things you do well, do that! "

Thomas Stevens: Analyze your music! Watch for barlines, and implication of editorial on phrasing. Play with implicit intent.

Markus Stockhausen: "Concentrate, don't think."

David Rosenboom: "Exude a deep concrete originality in all that you do"

Ed Carroll: I've learned more from Ed than I can remember at this point. Ed's wife is the best.

I'll leave you with a small bit I wrote in my journal as I was getting on the plane to leave New Hampshire:
"Chosen Vale proposes a creative, proactive intellect in Trumpet playing. It questions both the old modes as well as the new. Most importantly it asks; is this you?" I think it asks us to be our own musician/artist, and to exude this with "concrete originality".

Ed, Thanks for setting up such an incredible seminar, and thanks for having me.

best to all CV brothers and sisters of the Shaker VII,

-Chris

07-07-2008, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
ckallmyer New Friend Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 30	Re: Thoughts from Chosen Vale '08 It is truly difficult to sum up such a cathartic, complete experience as Chosen Vale. (I am different now than i was before CV.) The faculty offered a rich dialogue about music making from art in new composition down to the basic physics of the instrument. The depth of knowledge and experience brought to CV by faculty gave us students fuel to discuss, further develop, and incorporate the ideas presented. I agree with Trent and anyone else who has said it before: The true learning begins with beer in hand and trumpet on the brain---talking it over with our peers and colleagues. I learned a TON from Ed, Cassone, Stevens, Gould, Burns, and Rosenboom, but I learned even more from my friends. Here are some things that I pulled out of my notes that I really appreciated: Gabriele Cassone: Buzz in a Bel Canto style-- with good air, concept of sound, a diversity of dynamics, and beautiful musicality. Learn music this way--SLOW. Steve Burns: The best musicians are persona, on stage and off "Who am I? What am I about? What can I bring to the stage from this?" Mark Gould: Watch out for Pink Baby Monster! "Things you do well, do that! " Thomas Stevens: Analyze your music! Watch for barlines, and implication of editorial on phrasing. Play with implicit intent. Markus Stockhausen: "Concentrate, don't think." David Rosenboom: "Exude a deep concrete originality in all that you do" Ed Carroll: I've learned more from Ed than I can remember at this point. Ed's wife is the best. I'll leave you with a small bit I wrote in my journal as I was getting on the plane to leave New Hampshire: "Chosen Vale proposes a creative, proactive intellect in Trumpet playing. It questions both the old modes as well as the new. Most importantly it asks; is this you?" I think it asks us to be our own musician/artist, and to exude this with "concrete originality". Ed, Thanks for setting up such an incredible seminar, and thanks for having me. best to all CV brothers and sisters of the Shaker VII, -Chris __________________ www.chriskallmyer.com http://myspace.com/chriskallmyermusic Last edited by ckallmyer; 07-07-2008 at 09:20 PM.