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  • British American Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown and the Clearwater Chorus
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    Back to Choral Roots

    A couple of months ago I was appointed Conductor of the 40+ year old Clearwater Chorus. It’s an ensemble of people who like to sing, and encourages adults of varying ages and abilities to make and share music together. At least, that’s what it is now. Although not titled a “Director” that is effectively my role and as a result, I’ve grabbed hold of the reins and am guiding the ensemble through a new perspective: who we have and what we do now is what we are, and as long as we work together to share music, we’ll be doing something of value to the world. [Click here: I’m giving…

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    How musicians are being held hostage by their limiting beliefs

    How musicians are being held hostage by their limiting beliefs

    September 12, 2021
    Evelyn Glennie marimba

    Piece #8: Sonata 2 for Viola, Marimba, Piano

    September 13, 2013
    The Towaco Story by Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown

    Why the next 20 years of classical music will smash the last 20

    September 6, 2013
  • The last Festival of Psalms concert with Stephen P Brown might be in an arena!
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    Here’s a game we can all play

    If you have visited my website during the past month, you may have noticed a little floating bar on the right that says “sign in to play” and I know some of you have wondered what that’s all about. Here’s the game: Every time you comment, share or like one of my posts or pages, you earn points. Every time you perform one of my #PsalmQuest pieces, you earn massive points! In fact, every time you visit this website, you earn points! Over time, you achieve badges and levels of competence that are great fun to keep track of. Really – it’s fun, and very easy to suddenly rack up…

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    Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown share an insane fact about music

    17 insane (but probably true) things about music

    August 2, 2013
    Stephen P Brown's recommended books to read

    12 books for the growing career

    January 10, 2014
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    Tried something new recently?

    May 17, 2013
  • Stephen P Brown composes a Bass Clarinet Concerto
    Articles

    #PsalmQuest Bass Clarinet Joint Commission!

    Well, this turned into an amazing project! A local performer reached out to me and said “We should work together!” He was very generous in sharing what a good reputation I have amongst some of his colleagues, so with my esteem duly stroked I said, “Sure!” Bass Clarinets rule! Turns out Calvin Falwell is a Bass Clarinet geek. Geeks are cool these days, so that is a compliment. It is also a compliment because I used to play bass clarinet myself when I was 12. You can hear a little about that story on the video below. You can imagine how excited I was when Calvin suggested I write a…

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    Why understanding (not replication or competition) is the key to learning and winning

    Why understanding (not replication or competition) is the key to learning and winning

    August 22, 2021
    Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown's "Bagatelle for violin"

    Next Piece #7: Bagatelle for Violin

    August 16, 2013
    The sun and our world might be shrinking, but the universe is getting bigger.

    How to Lose Friends and Infuriate People 3/3

    August 5, 2020
  • British American Conductor Composer Maestro Stephen P Brown Psalm Piece 3 Piano solo classical music
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    New piano solo – Covered

    Here is my psalm composition quest’s third piece of music: Click here to get your copy of the score For those of you “Psalmsters” following along with this project, you’ll know that this piece of music is based on Psalm 32. This psalm explains how sin is not eliminated, but covered from God’s view. Hence the title of the piece “Covered.” The number 3 plays an important part throughout the psalm, and therefore my piece has lots of three’s in it as well. The introduction, for example, consists of 3 notes. Constructing this piece was most interesting. There are clear elements in the psalm that include instruction, experience and even…

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    Walking away doesn't solve anything and is really infuriating

    How to Lose Friends and Infuriate People 2/3

    July 29, 2020
    British American Conductor Composer Maestro Stephen P Brown how to compose classical music

    How I compose: Step 1

    July 12, 2013

    Next Piece: A Brass Mirror

    May 31, 2013
  • Articles

    Unexpected advice and a possible way forward

    What an incredible week. My last blog post “Keeping up appearances” attracted the most views I’ve ever had, as well as the most comments. Thank you! It is clear that many of you believe a small group of advisers or friends with whom you can share disappointments is a good thing, but even better is a mentor or two. I must admit to constantly referring back to the same handful of people on many matters, but unfortunately I have yet to come across a mentoring candidate in my industry who is on the same playing field/ experienced in what I’m trying to do/ ignoring staid industry norms. Not even the…

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    July 29, 2020
    Life starts when the game is over

    Life starts when the game is over

    September 9, 2020
    What do musicians actually do? The ability to process emotions

    What do musicians actually do? The ability to process emotions

    July 25, 2021
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