Sunday, June 10, 2018
Thursday, November 2, 2017
A little something to get into the coming Holiday spirits!
A little something to get into the coming Holiday spirits!
What Child Is This (flute due with myself and Orlando flutist Lee Sellers) - recorded ca. 2012 in downtown Orlando, Florida,
https://soundcloud.com/musicbrandyn/what-child-is-this-flute-due-with-orlando-flutist-lee-sellers
What Child Is This (flute due with myself and Orlando flutist Lee Sellers) - recorded ca. 2012 in downtown Orlando, Florida,
https://soundcloud.com/musicbrandyn/what-child-is-this-flute-due-with-orlando-flutist-lee-sellers
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Brandyn is playing live today! (Clarinet with the Tri-C West Wind Ensemble, 4pm Oct 29)
I know it's short notice, but I'm playing a concert this afternoon (Sunday Nov 29) at 4pm The concert is free and open to the public, so if you happen to be available, do come and hear some great music! Tri-C West Wind Ensemble will be performing at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 50 E Bagley Rd. in Berea, OH. I play assorted woodwinds with this band, but tomorrow I will be the sole 2nd Clarinet player. There is free parking in the lot behind the building.
We're performing some really fun music, including
* the WORLD PREMIERE of This Light (Kira Seaton - the chair of Tri-C West's Music Department)
* Blue Ridge Saga (Jim Swearingen)
* The Phantom Regiment (Leroy Anderson)
* The Isle of Man : a Manx Tone Poem (Haydn Wood)
* Symphony No 40: first movement (W. A. Mozart)
Hope to see you there!
We're performing some really fun music, including
* the WORLD PREMIERE of This Light (Kira Seaton - the chair of Tri-C West's Music Department)
* Blue Ridge Saga (Jim Swearingen)
* The Phantom Regiment (Leroy Anderson)
* The Isle of Man : a Manx Tone Poem (Haydn Wood)
* Symphony No 40: first movement (W. A. Mozart)
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, June 3, 2017
I'm playing Pride in the CLE today
Come hear me play [piccolo] with the Blazing River Freedom Band at Pride in the CLE downtown today! 1pm and on, #DowntownCLE #LGBTCleveland #brfb #blazingriverband
Happy Pride, everyone!
Happy Pride, everyone!
Friday, May 26, 2017
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Friday, October 16, 2015
Melodic Dictation Practice Online - Free Exercises
Ear training online practice with free melodic dictation exercises.
http://etpmusic.com for the solutions.
Here you can find two different type of music dictation: in the first serie you have the indication of time, key and the firs note.
in the other exercises we give you the A note and no other indications
Great practice and skill development resource for ALL musicians!
http://etpmusic.com for the solutions.
Here you can find two different type of music dictation: in the first serie you have the indication of time, key and the firs note.
in the other exercises we give you the A note and no other indications
Great practice and skill development resource for ALL musicians!
Melodic Dictation Practice Online - Free Exercises
Ear training online practice with free melodic dictation exercises.
http://etpmusic.com for the solutions.
Here you can find two different type of music dictation: in the first serie you have the indication of time, key and the firs note.
in the other exercises we give you the A note and no other indications
Great practice and skill development resource for ALL musicians!
http://etpmusic.com for the solutions.
Here you can find two different type of music dictation: in the first serie you have the indication of time, key and the firs note.
in the other exercises we give you the A note and no other indications
Great practice and skill development resource for ALL musicians!
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
"All the Things" Training Opportunity/Textbook focus group
Attn: Music Educators and Cleveland Area Musicians/Composers/Conductors
It has come to my attention that there is no specific path or method for training conductors and composers in the myriad of skills that they require in order to prepare themselves. To answer this need, I am writing a textbook geared to the comprehensive education of conductors, composers, or anyone who has had some prior musical training and wishes develop comprehensive musicianship skills and learn all of the instruments of the band and orchestra in a systematic method. “All the Things” (working title) will teach ear training, sight-singing, score study, keyboard harmony, theory, conducting, basic compositional techniques, woodwind methods, brass methods, string methods and percussion methods.
Writing such a text is a daunting task, and no text would be useful without the input of musicians and educators from a variety of fields and backgrounds. In order to gain such input, I am forming a weekly class this fall to test materials. Each class will cover one or more units from the book and will give me a way to try out material with actual musicians in a way that it would be intended to be used in the future. I encourage as many people as possible to participate in this class as it will help me to organize, test, and strengthen the materials I am preparing. Attending the class will hopefully also increase the musicianship and skill set of the attendees.
There will be no charge for the class, though I do ask a few things in return. Each attendee will be asked to provide verbal and written feedback at the end of each session and throughout the class; I need to know what works and what is not effective. I will credit (if desired) all participants in the textbook, but no monetary compensation will be provided either. I also ask that each attendee participate as fully as possible. While attendance at each session is not mandatory, attending a majority of the sessions is requested and that if you will miss a session, you will communicate that appropriately.
The course will meet for two hours once weekly, and it is expected that individuals will spend one to two hours during the week on practice or study of the materials as assigned for the next week. Each participant should bring a pencil, paper, staff paper, a positive attitude and their primary instrument to each session. You may wish to bring a music stand as a limited amount of stands may be available at the course venue. You should have access to a piano or keyboard of some sort for your own practice and for some of the assignments throughout the week. Dates × have not yet been set for the course; I will do my best to work around existing schedules. I expect the course to last the length of the academic year, beginning in late August.
If you are interested in joining me on this journey by participating in the focus group/trial class, please contact me at (216) 904-0975 or webguybrandyn@icloud.com with your interest and possible available times. Thank you for your interest in this project.
Brandyn Metzko, Composer/Conductor/Educator
(216) 904-0975
webguybrandyn@icloud.com
It has come to my attention that there is no specific path or method for training conductors and composers in the myriad of skills that they require in order to prepare themselves. To answer this need, I am writing a textbook geared to the comprehensive education of conductors, composers, or anyone who has had some prior musical training and wishes develop comprehensive musicianship skills and learn all of the instruments of the band and orchestra in a systematic method. “All the Things” (working title) will teach ear training, sight-singing, score study, keyboard harmony, theory, conducting, basic compositional techniques, woodwind methods, brass methods, string methods and percussion methods.
Writing such a text is a daunting task, and no text would be useful without the input of musicians and educators from a variety of fields and backgrounds. In order to gain such input, I am forming a weekly class this fall to test materials. Each class will cover one or more units from the book and will give me a way to try out material with actual musicians in a way that it would be intended to be used in the future. I encourage as many people as possible to participate in this class as it will help me to organize, test, and strengthen the materials I am preparing. Attending the class will hopefully also increase the musicianship and skill set of the attendees.
There will be no charge for the class, though I do ask a few things in return. Each attendee will be asked to provide verbal and written feedback at the end of each session and throughout the class; I need to know what works and what is not effective. I will credit (if desired) all participants in the textbook, but no monetary compensation will be provided either. I also ask that each attendee participate as fully as possible. While attendance at each session is not mandatory, attending a majority of the sessions is requested and that if you will miss a session, you will communicate that appropriately.
The course will meet for two hours once weekly, and it is expected that individuals will spend one to two hours during the week on practice or study of the materials as assigned for the next week. Each participant should bring a pencil, paper, staff paper, a positive attitude and their primary instrument to each session. You may wish to bring a music stand as a limited amount of stands may be available at the course venue. You should have access to a piano or keyboard of some sort for your own practice and for some of the assignments throughout the week. Dates × have not yet been set for the course; I will do my best to work around existing schedules. I expect the course to last the length of the academic year, beginning in late August.
If you are interested in joining me on this journey by participating in the focus group/trial class, please contact me at (216) 904-0975 or webguybrandyn@icloud.com with your interest and possible available times. Thank you for your interest in this project.
Brandyn Metzko, Composer/Conductor/Educator
(216) 904-0975
webguybrandyn@icloud.com
Thursday, July 16, 2015
"Before I Gaze at You Again" from Camelot [Video]
Come see Mercury Theatre Company's Camelot running now through July 25! I'm in the show!
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
New music: SOS for Flute Alone (Sheet Music)
Check out this new composition!
SOS was originally written for tenor saxophone and has now been adapted for flute solo. It is now available in printed sheet music exclusively through my publisher, SheetMusicPlus as a PDF digital download! There's also an audio sample of the work for your listening enjoyment.
SOS is is about the all-to-human struggle through life's chaos and the startling revelation that one's lifelong quest for contentment simultaneously manifests our greatest turmoil.
Core compositional themes include the S.O.S. Morse-Code rhythm and the use of hollow and unresolving intervals such as fourths, fifths and the tritone.
Brandyn Metzko is an ASCAP member composer who, through his company, MusicBrandyn, creates sounds and cultivates artistic tools that promote the proud enjoyment of equal rights for all humans.Thursday, July 9, 2015
Brandyn Metzko Receives 2015 Best of Lakewood Award
Lakewood Award Program Honors the Achievement
LAKEWOOD July 2, 2015 -- Brandyn Metzko has been selected for the 2015 Best of Lakewood Award in the Bands & Musicians category by the Lakewood Award Program.
Each year, the Lakewood Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Lakewood area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Lakewood Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Lakewood Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Lakewood Award Program
The Lakewood Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Lakewood area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.The Lakewood Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
SOURCE: Lakewood Award Program
CONTACT:
Lakewood Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@awardcontact.org
URL: http://www.awardcontact.org
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Camelot the Musical with Mercury Theatre Company
Before "Game of Thrones" for "one brief shining moment" there was a place called Camelot. In the realm of Camelot, King Arthur has created a utopian land of chivalry and civil rule. But when his beloved Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot, his most trusted knight, succumb to their passion for one another, he faces a terrible dilemma that will rock his kingdom to its very foundation.
Specialty Nights
• Discussion Day - July 12, 2015
• My Mercury! Teen Night - July 16, 2015
• My First Musical Night - July 23, 2015
The show opens Friday and runs through July 25. Do you have your tickets yet? http://mercurytheatrecompany.org/camelot.html
Specialty Nights
• Discussion Day - July 12, 2015
• My Mercury! Teen Night - July 16, 2015
• My First Musical Night - July 23, 2015
The show opens Friday and runs through July 25. Do you have your tickets yet? http://mercurytheatrecompany.org/camelot.html
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