Tag Archives: research
Church Tower in Bethune, France
I’ve been reading a ton of letters and diaries, and it is proving to be every bit as engaging, upsetting, and difficult as I had imagined. In Lionel Sotheby’s Great War, we catch a very interesting and different perspective. By … Continue reading
Time to Go Dark
Since the last post, I’ve officially passed all of my comprehensive examinations, gained admission to doctoral candidacy, and begun the horrifically intimidating process of exploring the academic “job market”. Tomorrow is my first full dissertation day, and in preparation I’m … Continue reading
Nov. 2, 1920 (An Election) – Charles Ives and the Time Machine
This is My Reward for Score ID Study (Well, this and Hopefully Passing) Hello again, this time from the library. In the middle of comprehensive exams with two down and one to go. I think that I’m doing alright so … Continue reading
Though Experienced with Dis-ertations, Dissertations Are New
A Powerful Beginning Pending passage of comprehensive examinations, I’m on to my dissertation. Though not technically approved yet, my plan is to write a piece for chamber orchestra with narrator, 4 singers, and electronics (likely restricted to recorded readings and … Continue reading