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Mixed Chamber Ensemble

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World

Sacred (With Latin text)

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Welcome Mark Vigil online!

Why "Contemporary Classical Composer"?

My sole passion, as far as composition is concerned, is to create heartfelt musical works of art.

I am not entirely adverse to writing adventurous music, even avant garde so long as the message is kind. I must admit that I am prone to a lyrical and a more readily understandable music aesthetic. With that said, it may be noteworthy (pun intended) that I mention my early exposure to American Gamelan music. This "new music" genre was "instrumental" (pun intended) in shaping my less-than traditional aesthetic and approach to contemporary classical composition.

I would never characterize my music as being conservative or ultra dissonant. Sometimes my music is Neo-Classical or somewhat traditional. And, sometimes the music is far more adventurous.

For the most part, my music is intended to please the listener's ear not upset it.

I prefer my compositions to reflect my love for talent, the beauty within and a simple respect for tradition.

I feel much more at ease when I am writing "music" as opposed to writing "sound."

In short, I do not yet feel exasperated with this "sense of tradition" so why should my music be any different.

If someone were to ask me "Why exactly do you write music and what are you trying to accomplish." My reply would have to be that I write because I love to write and the only thing I am trying to accomplish is, for me, not waste or squander this opportunity to create or compose contemporary classical music.

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