Whose ears are you listening with?

January 18, 2018

BY JODIE BLACKSHAW, COMPOSER   In my first year of university, my composition teacher Larry Sitsky introduced me to the inimitable composer Harry Partch. Partch had his own set […]

Commissioning: A how-to guide for newbies

November 12, 2017

BY JODIE BLACKSHAW, COMPOSER   Commissioning a new work is a great experience for everyone. I encourage all musicians to consider going through the process […]