On September 10, 2013 - Admin
                     TORONTO RAVEL Study!  Now in its 6th year.xxxffxxxxxxxx

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NEXT MEETING; TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2018
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Our study score is “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. First performed in 1918, not only did “The Planets” establish Gustav Holst’s international reputation as an important British composer of the 20th century, but it provided the template for a whole generation of film music. From “Star Wars” to “Star Trek” and beyond, Holst’s approach to the orchestra is ubiquitous in contemporary scoring.
Score for “Mercury, The Winged Messenger” can be found on the “Study Materials” page, at the bottom.
 
Watch Jamie Hopkings’ “Venus en reduction” at https://youtu.be/H5nKlsm_EA8. 
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SUAD BUSHNAQ  Born in Jordan to a Syrian mother and a Bosnian-Palestinian father, Suad Bushnaq is a musically multilingual Arab-Canadian film and concert composer whose music has been described as ‘reflective and touching’ (BBC The Arts Hour), and ’rich and accessible’ (Klarafestival, Belgium).  She has been hailed by composer Hans Zimmer as “an incredible artist.”

Her music from the film “The Curve” was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award in the World Music category, and won a Silver Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Original Score at the Global Music Awards, and has been described as “beautiful as the sadness of the night and the joy of the daybreak.

Currently, Suad is part of the Slaight Music Residency at the Canadian Film Centre.

For more information on Suad and her music, visit www.suadbushnaq.com.
To watch the concert, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsEmXt3AolY
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NEW ADVENTURES IN LISTENING – Film clips from “On The Waterfront” and “Ryan” are posted on the “Study Materials” page for download. With the sound removed, they can be scored as an exercise, and brough in to “Adventures in Listening” for feedback and analysis. Adventures in Listening is a unique opportunity to get unbiased and honest feedback on your ‘in-progress’ or experimental work from a community of your professional peers. Because it is anonymous, it is a risk-free environment.  Whether you are an emerging composer or an experienced one, and whether your work is for concert or screen, I encourage you to take advantage of this invaluable resource.

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Many of you are actively performing musicians or are composers with TV shows or films containing your original scores. If you would like me to mention upcoming concerts or showtimes, please see me during the first hour, and I will make the announcement during “Adventures in Listening”. This way we can get the word out while preserving the relaxed and casual atmosphere that we have created at Toronto Ravel.
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We need your help. We know that Toronto Ravel is viable, but we need to ensure that it is sustainable. There are 2 ways you can help;  First, by spreading the word to your friends, Facebook friends, colleagues, etc., and by passing around the links to our videos – the links are below. Also – you can volunteer a bit of your time and be part of the Ravel team.  We need people who can assist with publicity and promotion to work with Janal Bechtholt in spreading the word.  Please email info@torontoravel.com if you can lend a hand. 
          Promo Video – PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQN8yoJpDI
          Producer Larry Weinstein talks about Ravel  http://youtu.be/PAsiZJYFeY
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