We're not all about computers and Viri and all that Tech stuff here at Owen Consulting. Oh no, we're into the musical scene as well... Well, at least I am. Here's what's going on for March and April. Some of this has already passed, sorry about that. But here it is anyway! March: 5th - KSO Runout to Greeneville, 7th - Oak Ridge "The Planets", 8th - Durufle Requiem, 15th - First Baptist Sevierville, 19th & 20th - KSO "Bolero!" April: 8th - Knoxville Jazz Orchestra "Tribute to Miles … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Beethoven!
Although no official record has been found listing Beethoven's exact birth date. We know that he was baptized Dec. 17 in a time and place when infants were usually baptized the day after their birth. So... Happy Birthday Beethoven! Here's a nice article about how you and your music Influenced CD length. ... Beethoven revolutionized orchestral music, leading it out of the Classical and into the Romantic era. His stormy personality molded much of his music, as did his progressive, … [Read more...]
Off to the IBCMF
In the morning I'm heading off to the IBCMF (International Brass Chamber Music Festival). I'll be playing with the Appalachian Brass Orchestra and another group put together by the organizer of the Festival. The second group I'll be playing in will be playing trio and brass quintet works that won the composition competition. My face already hurts! But, it does look to be quite fun. Anyway, I'll be out of the office starting tomorrow, October 11t, through Wednesday, October 14th. I will have … [Read more...]
Microsoft Zune Update
Attention all Zune owners out there! I just read over at the Supersite for Windows that Microsoft will be releasing the Zune 3.0 software/firmware update on September 16, 2008. The update adds some interesting features to the player. One makes use of the built-in FM tuner. Supposedly, if you are listening to the FM tuner on the Zune and hear a song you want, you will be able to tap the pad and purchase the song via wi-fi through the Zune Market Place. Another new feature is the addition … [Read more...]
New site in progress: HornSpit dot com
Got a new site officially in progress now. This is a site that came about from one long night in the Opera Pit. As another horn player and I were talking, about internet needs none the less, HornSpit.com was born. This site is planned to be a repository of all things irreverent about the French Horn (or properly known as: Horn). Funnies, how tos, How to-nots, etc. So if there are any would be Horn players out there that would like to contribute to, what I am sure will be history in the making, … [Read more...]
Knoxville Wind Symphony Concert
I know this is late notice an all but, if you are in the Knoxville Area tonight (May 5, 2008 - Cinco de Mayo) then stop by the Historic Tennessee Theatre downtown and check out the Season finale of the Knoxville Wind Symphony. This concert, titled "Cycloni Cinco", should prove to be a fun and exiting concert. The program will include: Sonoran Desert Holiday by Ron Nelson La Fiesta Mexicana by H. Owen Reed The Picadore by John Philip Sousa Adagio Para Orquestra de Instrumentos de Viento by … [Read more...]
Knoxville Wind Symphony – Concert Schedule
This is a little late but... For those interested: The Knoxville Wind Symphony has announced it's concert schedule for the 2007 - 2008 Season. The First Concert - A Win(d)ter Wonderland, will be held December 10, 2007 - 8:00pm, Tennessee Theatre The Second Concert - Storms of Sauron, will be held March 3, 2008 - 8:00pm, Tennessee Theatre The Third Concert - Cyclonic Cinco!, will be held May 5, 2008 - 8:00pm, Tennessee Theatre For Complete Program and Ticket information, Please … [Read more...]