For AVPA
As part of his tour of the Southwestern USA, American clarinetist Michael Dean gave a recital and master class at the Culver City High Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) on October 18.
“One of the most interesting works on the recital is Half Moon at Checkerboard Mesa by Utah composer and former MTV rocker Phillip Kent Bimstein,” Dr. Dean said. “Phillip recorded natural sounds (such as frogs, crickets and coyotes) near his home close to Zion National Park in Southern Utah and then shaped them into musical phrases and rhythms on his computer.
He then wrote a score for a live musician to perform with the taped arrangement of the sounds. The piece is a fun mix of clarinet, hip-hopping frogs, and 80’s rock and roll,” he said.
Dr. Dean has performed internationally and across the United States as a recitalist and master clinician to much acclaim.
“I am very happy Dr. Dean was able to include AVPA on his tour. I think it’s great for the students to hear from artists from other parts of the country and learn more about the process of music making,” said Dr. Tony Spano, Creative Director of Music and Co-Director of AVPA
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