And remember that the fun doesn't stop there...someday I will finally finished this second volume of solo Christmas carols, which will, of course, be available for all the brasses. I also have a Christmas program planned for both my Harbor Brass Choir and Horn Club, but don't have music selected yet, so I was planning on arranging some stuff for them. Making an easy Christmas book for a flexible brass quartet I think is going to be a great idea...
One thing I am upset about is that I have realized I don't have enough time to prepare a piece for the IHS Composition Contest, which is due in December. I'm really bummed about it. But, I just don't have the time or hardly the environment to sit and compose original stuff. For me, it takes a lot more focus and patience when composing original music, something I don't do as well when I'm a stay-athome father of a 2-year-old and 4-year-old...So it looks like my original stuff may have to wait a while.
Take care and value music.