Debra Lynn discusses music and those who create it: composers and performers. How do they do what they do, and what is their relationship to one another?
What’s the Score?: Episode #24 Clarinetist Lila Hammer, dedicatee of “Manchester Sonata”
Episode #24: 18 July, 2021 Clarinetist, Lila Hammer, dedicatee of "Manchester Sonata," talks about premiering several works by Debra Lynn (1:11 mins) Works Discussed: Manchester Sonata After Apple Picking A Family Portrait Kandinsky Suite I Find My Feet Have Further...... Continue Reading →
5 Jul 2021
What’s the Score?: Episode #23 Drum and Fife Signals during the American Revolution
Episode #23: 4 July, 2021 Debra examines the use of Drum and Fife to convey military commands during the American Revolution. (31 mins) Suggested Links: Williamsburg Virginia Drum and Fife Mini-Documantary US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp Concert...... Continue Reading →
28 Jun 2021
What’s the Score?: Episode #22 Stravinsky’s thematic use of thirds in “The Firebird”
Episode #22: 27 June, 2021 Debra offers a thematic walk-through of Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Firebird" with particular attention to his use of thirds as a compositional building block. (55 mins) Terms: Arpeggio Chromaticism col legno Diminished Pentatonic Round Dance...... Continue Reading →
13 Apr 2021
What’s the Score?: Episode #21 (Part 2 of 2) A Conversation with Judy Marlett and Jeanne Sadler about “A Family Portrait”
Episode #21: 11 April, 2021 Debra discusses the inspiration behind her oratorio “A Family Portrait” with mezzo-soprano Judy Marlett and her mother Jeanne Sadler, whose Civil War era ancestors authored the letters that inspired the work (part 2 of 2)....... Continue Reading →
11 Apr 2021
What’s the Score?: Episode #20 (Part 1 of 2) A Conversation with Judy Marlett and Jeanne Sadler about “A Family Portrait”
Episode #20: 4 April, 2021 Debra discusses the inspiration behind her oratorio "A Family Portrait" with mezzo-soprano Judy Marlett and her mother Jeanne Sadler, whose Civil War era ancestors authored the letters that inspired the work. (56 mins.) Carnegie Hall...... Continue Reading →
6 Mar 2021
What’s the Score?: Episode #19 Interview with Kurt Roembke, composer
Episode #19: 7 February 2021 Debra interviews film and game composer Kurt Roembke. (1 hr 10 mins) Find Kurt's music at the following links: Space Owl Productions Bandcamp Soundwalk App Gamewave Radio Show YouTube Channel (1) or YouTube Channel (2)...... Continue Reading →
31 Jan 2021
What’s the Score?: Episode #18 Maurice Durufle’s use of Gregorian Chant in his Requiem Mass (part 2 of 2)
Episode #18: 24 January 2021 Part 2 of a two-part series in which Debra explores Maurice Durufle’s use of Gregorian Chant in his compositions, specifically his Requiem Mass. (33 mins) Recommended Listening: Requiem (by Maurice Durufle) Terms to Remember: text...... Continue Reading →
18 Jan 2021
What’s the Score?: Episode #17 “Maurice Durufle’s use of Gregorian Chant in his Requiem Mass” (Part 1 of 2)
Episode #17: 17 January 2021 A two-part series in which Debra explores Maurice Durufle's use of Gregorian Chant in his compositions, specifically his Requiem Mass. (32 mins) Recommended Listening: Gregorian or Benedictine Chant -- especially Requiem Mass Chants Terms to...... Continue Reading →
27 Dec 2020
What’s the Score?: Episode #16 Happy 250th Birthday, Beethoven (Pt. 2 of 2)
Episode #16: 20 December 2020. Debra celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a whirlwind tour through the stylistic “isms” in his 9 symphonies. (Part 2 of 2) (40 mins) Recommended Listening: Anything by Beethoven, but especially his complete symphonies! Have fun!...... Continue Reading →
17 Dec 2020
What’s the Score?: Episode #15 Happy 250th Birthday, Beethoven! (Pt 1 of 2)
Episode #15: 13 December 2020. Debra celebrates Beethoven's 250th birthday with a whirlwind tour through the stylistic "isms" in his 9 symphonies. (Part 1 of 2) (35 mins) Recommended Listening: Anything by Beethoven! It's all fantastic! Musical Vocab Words: Hemiola...... Continue Reading →
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