Last February, MakeMusic, the American Composer’s Forum, and the Grammy-winning ensemble eighth blackbird announced three finalists in the Finale National Composition Contest.
Steve Vai and Finale
Three time Grammy Award-winning guitarist, composer, and producer Steve Vai is currently working on an orchestral piece entitled “In the Middle of Everywhere” for a world premiere in the Netherlands this November.
Finale Spotlight on Composer/Pianist Chris Opperman – Part 2
Today we conclude last week’s interview with composer, pianist, and Finale user Chris Opperman.
Finale Spotlight on Composer/Pianist Chris Opperman
Chris Opperman conducting his piece “Luminescence” at Montclair State University, April 2010
Composer/pianist Chris Opperman is best known for his work orchestrating the music of guitar heroes Steve Vai and Mike Keneally for their respective performances with Holland’s Metropole Orkest.
Meet Finale Composition Contest Finalist Eric Lindsay
Back in February we announced the three finalists in the Finale National Composition Contest.