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