Since most people who read my blog (total: 0 people) woke up this morning and said, "I want to see pictures of Alex's new studio", I suppose I'll have to post some pictures.  This is my first "real" studio - I've never had a room to work all by myself.  Its not much, in fact its less than 100 square feet of space, but its better than nothing and FAR BETTER than a pit of lions.  FAR BETTER.

Here is the side view of everything.  My desk, my keyboard, my music stand (currently holding a hymn book which I'm using to practice sightreading), the bookshelf, and Lindsey's desk.  And look at that cheap, commercial grade rug!



Closer view of my setup, complete with corkboard and whiteboard.  I imagine these will become cluttered with notes, outlines, and other stuff in the very near future.



And finally, the view from my window.



And just so we're clear...this is FAR BETTER than a pit of lions, as you can see:



 

View comments and read more...

Here are some excerpts from the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble's reading of my new piece, "In Time".  Its in two movements and both are on the recording.  They read through each piece, more or less sightreading the music, and did a great job.  Fellow grad student Brian Diller conducted the reading and he nailed it.

Excerpts from In Time - Ithaca College Wind Ensemble by Alex Yoder

View comments and read more...

One of the bravest, but least known composers of the 20th century.



View comments and read more...