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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-14 | Reg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | That makes sense. Thanks, Reg |
| 2009-07-11 | mitchell | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-17 | Lara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-28 | john | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for the answer you have been a great help |
| 2009-05-05 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hello Steven, I'm grateful for your intelligent reply to my query about composition using modes. I will enjoy experimenting further based on what you've said. I'll also try taking the chord sequences of songs that I already know and try converting them to use the different chord relationships of the modes to get a sense of how they feel. Excellent service. I wish you well, Kind regards, John Hanna |
| 2009-03-23 | Gary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. I will do as you suggested. |
| 2009-02-18 | Brian F. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-02-12 | Simon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I can't thank you enough for this. It answers all my questions and much more. The detail and length of your reply was quite unexpected...and I entirely agree...Barber's "Adagio" IS probably the best string orchestra piece written in the 20th century. Sincerely. Simon |
| 2009-02-05 | Chip Michael Clark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dr Rosenhaus, Thanks for the very detailed response. It was pretty much what I already knew, but really nice (as nice as difficult information ever is to hear) to have confirmation. It is also nice to think I am on the right track, I just don't have the time and portfolio yet to be successful. But at least I know I'm not headed in the wrong direction. Again, thanks for your reply. Chip Clark http://interchangingidioms.blogspot.com |
| 2009-02-02 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Fast, polite and honest response |
| 2009-01-13 | Andy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | That helps alot thanks. |
| 2009-01-05 | madz | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou so much this is exactly what i needed. Now my brother and i can play some duets together. Keep up the excellent work!! |
| 2008-12-15 | Jay | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-11-23 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the time and effort. It's appreciated. |
| 2008-11-21 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Cheers! |
| 2008-10-26 | Art | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, Steven, for those helpful answers! |
| 2008-10-05 | Lucya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-09-10 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Steven Well an unbelievalbe ammount of thanks to you, my rattled brain has been settled. I do have some orchestration books, but not the one you mentioned. I will be sure to purchase this. I think the problem is the way I am asking the question in my mind to how it is written in the book. I never realised how hard a job a conductor can have with these romantic works, so I will bear that in mind. I think for my first orchestral piece, divisi method will be left out, jsut to be kind to the conductor, theres other ways of encompassing a great sound, im sure. Much thanks again, your answer can not be faulted, and a prompt response too. Regards Dave |
| 2008-08-11 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | PERFECT 10/10 thanks so much amazing advice and info enough said :) |
| 2008-07-31 | Ed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! I see what you're saying. I'm going to practice what you told me since I have an exam this coming Monday on counting. All the best. Ed |
| 2008-07-22 | Andy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you - very helpful |
| 2008-06-23 | Rena | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-06-02 | Rena | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-04-20 | Kenny | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | If I can add patience to the rating scheme, I would have given another 10 to Steven. He is really helpful and patient to our requests. Million thank to Steven and this site. |
| 2008-03-17 | Nick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the help! |
| 2008-03-12 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Once again Steven, I need to thank you so much for your help. It is so good to get the perspective of someone who is actually out there, active in the field. It helps me to gain a more objective view of orchestration and of the flexibility and limits of the orchestra. You shall probably hear from me again. John Hartmann |
| 2008-02-29 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I thank so much you for your help. As a person who has been teaching myself orchestration over the past 10 years your help is much appreciated since it is often hard to find sources for some of the "out of the way" questions, such as "how to indicate that half of a string section is to play" that can come up. My Finale software, my Digital Performer sequencer and my Kurzweil 2600 do wonders for learning orchestration from scratch, but I cannot ask this equipment such questions as you have been able to answer for me. Most likely I shall be back with more questions in the future. Bravo!!! Thanks again! |
| 2008-02-20 | Aimee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You Soo much! This has really helped me, and I feel a load more confident in writing them now! =D! So, thank you once again! And, btw I didnt think the lyrics were bad! I was ratherr impressed with the rhyming! |
| 2008-01-23 | Maria | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you...it was a little bit helpful |
| 2007-11-26 | Diego | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very kind, thank you for your time. |
Answers by Expert:
Steven L. Rosenhaus
Expertise
Areas of interest: Classical composition, writing musical theater (including music, lyrics, libretti), songwriting (pop, rock, blues, folk, etc.); music theory; orchestration; arranging. Also: music publishing and related topics.
Experience
Composer/arranger with over 100 original works and arrangements in currently in print; publishers include E.F. Kalmus, Masters Music, Music-Print Productions, Theodore Presser, etc. Works have been performed throughout the U.S. and Europe by the United States Navy Band, the U.S. Naval Academy Band, violinist Florian Meyer, the Dresden Sinfonietta conducted by Milko Kersten, pianist Laura Leon, the Meridian String Quartet, the New Hudson Saxophone Quartet, clarinetist Guido Arbonelli, etc. Off-Broadway musical "Critic" (1988) ran 41 performances to good reviews. Co-author, with Allen Cohen, "Writing Musical Theater" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2006). Also performing singer/songwriter: was in the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players, 1997-2000 (CD:"Blues Spoken Here" available at CDBaby); solo performer since 2000 (CD:"A Man Like Me" available at CDBaby, iTunes, etc.). Classical works and songs recorded on the Capstone, Richarson, Music for a G'Day, and MPP labels; available through CDBaby and/or iTunes, Rhapsody, etc.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Composition at New York University; have taught composition and other subjects at NYU since 1992, including "Introduction to Music Publishing and Printing" (which I created for NYU's Music Business program). Also Adjunct Assistant Professor at Nassau Community College, teaching songwriting, folk music, history of rock, and other subjects. Currently creating a series of performance etudes for the U.S. Navy School of Music, coordinating them with the School's music theory, ear training, and performance instruction programs.
Organizations
ASCAP, MENC, NARAS, Music Theory Society, College Music Society, plus several others in music education, composition, and theory.
Publications
"Writing Musical Theater" by Allen Cohen and Steven L. Rosenhaus (Palgrave Macmillan, 2006). Article in Strings Magazine, May 2007, on my string quartet "Strange Loops."
Education/Credentials
Ph.D.- New York University
M.A. - Queens College (CUNY)
B.A. - Queens College (CUNY)
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