Robert Stumpf, II <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>There is an excellent article in this month's Atlantic Monthly on the
>classical music being programmed on FM today. Basically the writer found
>out that FM stations no longer play music, they play a sound. The result
I "composed" a piece just for commercial classical radio last year. I sent
it to WGMS here in Washington DC but they wouldn't pay me a commission for
it.
Suite No. 1
"Your Favorite Classical Music"
For SATB soloists, chorus, and orchestra
Dedicated to Count Bonneville and Lord ClearChannel,
Celebrating Commercial Classical Radio
"Spoon-fed, sugary, and short!"
Prelude: Psalmus Demographicus Altus (00:10:00)
Scored for soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Grand statement of belief. Texts by Mercedes-Benz, jewelers.
Satz 1: Morning Drive - Allegro frenetico (00:10:00)
Scored for contralto, baritone, and orchestra.
A dog's breakfast of very brief, energetic delightful tunes flavored
with solo recititives on improvised texts of piffle and airy nothings.
Certain to please.
Interlude: Psalmus Demographicus Altus (00:10:00)
Scored for soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Gloria in excelsis. Texts by Lexus, assisted living homes.
Satz 2: Ein Dilbertleben - Langsam (00:10:00)
Scored for orchestra.
A winning medley of not-too-long melodies, lively or soothing.
Nostalgia for the days before cubicles.
Interlude: Psalmus Demographicus Altus (00:10:00)
Scored for soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Hosannas and keep 'em coming. Texts by BMW, financial planners.
Satz 3: Evening Rush - Nicht zu schnell (00:10:00)
Scored for soloists and chorus.
A capella texts from Wall Street, wire services.
Interlude: Psalmus Demographicus Altus (00:10:00)
Scored for soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Need we say Sanctus? Of course we must. Texts by Jaguar, cosmetic
surgeons.
Finale: Nacht Musik - Andante tranquillo (00:10:00)
Scored for orchestra.
A sober presentation of just-the-right-length notes, serious but
determined and sure of success.
Postlude: Psalmus Demographicus Altus (00:10:00)
Scored for soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Who says we don't play vocal music? Everybody sing Amen! Texts by
Land Rover, furriers.
David
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