COMPOSER SABRINA PENA YOUNG | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | FILM | CLASSICAL | OPERA

What Skills Do You Need to Become a Songwriter?  Becoming a successful songwriter is the dream of many musicians. But knowing how to write a song , learn an instrument, and make a successful musical career can seem impossible. Well, it does take a lot of work. Not everyone that wants to be a professional musician will succeed, and many just enjoy writing songs as a fun hobby for their enjoyment.  Do I need to Sing or Play a Musical Instrument? This might seem like a simple question, but it actually has a complicated answer. Why? Some songwriters never learned a single instrument yet can come up with great lyrics and catchy melodies. Others have played piano or guitar for years or are trained singers. So what is the answer?  As a songwriter, you need to understand different aspects of the songwriting process. That doesn't mean you have to have an incredible voice or be the best guitar player on the block. What it does  mean is that you need to know music. The...

Download Sheet Music for Piano at Sheet Music Plus  Piano/Vocal/Chords, Piano Accompaniment, Voice, Soprano Voice - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Sabrina Pena Young. Valentine's Day, Fairy Tales, Anniversary, Wedding, Recital. Score. 10 pages. Published by Pena Young Publishing (S0.311581). DOWNLOAD MUSIC NOW Item Number: S0.311581 Beautiful song for soprano and piano about love, romance, and a forgotten rose found by her hero. A wedding song. Mythical tale. Truly a lovely work for intermediate to advanced singers. A perfect work of repertoire for any vocal studio! Ideal for pedagogy, performance, or special event. Award-winning composer. Quite an exceptional work! About SMP Press This product was created by a member of SMP Press, our global community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. Our independent musicians have created unique compositions and arrangements for the Sheet Music Plus community, many of which are not available a...

The Landing - Science Fiction Robot Music by Composer Sabrina Pena Young Futuristic electronica and cyborg music. For more great sci-fi music for your projects - Cinematic Music for Film, TV, Apps, Video Games, and Youtube https://sabrinapenayoung.bandcamp.com... Official Artist Website sabrinapenayoung.blogspot.com Cinematic music for Film, TV, Video Games, Apps, Business, and Youtube. Includes a collection of original science fiction soundtracks, horror music, dramatic songs, and more. Created by award-winning composer and filmmaker Sabrina Pena Young. Combining science fiction and fantasy in "epic" musical soundtracks and film, Young's works have been showcased throughout Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Americas at the Beijing Conservatory, the Holland Animation Film Festival, Miramax's Project Greenlight, the NY International Independent Film Festival, Art Miami, Art Basil Miami, and more. released 06 July 2015 Composed and Produced by Sabr...

How to Write an Opera Libretto in 5 Steps - Composer Secrets “WAGNER 2.0” – The Palm Beach Arts Paper Young is the foremost expert on virtual opera production and online collaboration with the debut of her machinima opera Libertaria: The Virtual Opera. Libertaria includes a live international cast and film crew, virtual choirs, sound synthesis, machinima animation, and contemporary choral writing, produced entirely online using crowdsourcing, social networking, and the Internet. Libertaria premiered October 5th, 2013 in Lake Worth, Florida, with additional screenings at the Buffalo Women and Arts Festival, the UK-site Moviestorm, the Holland Animation Film Festival, and other venues. Young is a sought-after lecturer and writer on music technology, social media, online collaboration, marketing, and contemporary music. More great tips with Composer Boot Camp: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DMUO4G0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 DOWNLOAD THE OPERA LOVER'S...

How to Write an Opera in 5 Steps - Sabrina Pena Young Find a Great Dramatic Story - You need a strong story to write a compelling opera. Fortunately you can easily borrow from thousands of public domain works and modernize them. Think of West Side Story (just a contemporary version of Shakespear's Romeo and Juliet). Many great operas use Shakespeare, the Brothers Grimm, and Biblical stories, all of which include interesting characters, strong themes, and action. It's all about the Libretto: Before you start your opera, you need a libretto. The libretto is the storyline, lyrics, and dramatic direction of your opera. Think of it as a screenplay or script, but for music. If you are not a writer, like I happen to be, then I highly recommend that you pair up with a poet or seasoned librettist. This partnership will ensure that your opera combines the best talents of both artists. The last thing you want to hear is that the music was great but that the story, well, st...

New Music Miami Song Cycle Premier - Composer Talk - Sabrina Pena Young Award-winning Cuban American Composer Sabrina Pena Young discusses the premiere of her Libertaria Song Cycle. New Music Miami Festival in Miami Beach. Hosted by Florida International University and Dr. Orlando Garcia.

4 Awesome Songwriting Tips Many of us are too stressed out by daily life to enjoy really writing music. But for those of us who are super creative, we HAVE to write music. But how can we find the time to create? Here are some amazing songwriting tips!  1. Find a Quiet Space Seriously, avoid trying to work in your home with the kids and the chores and the television all begging for your time. Instead, find a quiet place in your home or at a coffee shop to write music . 2. Try Something NEW Always writing the same old ballads or songs? Then try something new. Challenge yourself to try a new style of music.  3. Learn Music Theory You don't have to be a composer music theory guru to enjoy writing music. But songwriters DO benefit from learning music theory, harmony, rhythm, and how to read music. If you don't know where to look, try some simple exercises from books like Songwriting 101 .  4. Borrow from other Tunes. Really, it's that simple. You can b...

Singing and Science: Busting Myths with Allan Hubert-Wright Today we’re joined by Allan Hubert-Wright, the founder of Le Chanteur Moderne, one of the most respected voice training institutes in France, and one which is remarkable for using modern voice science to help singers and singing teachers be more effective by leveraging what we actually know about the human voice. http://musicalitypodcast.com/86 He is also the director of the voice department at the prestigious IFPRO performing arts school in Paris and conducts ongoing research into vocal function. We recently had the chance to see Allan give a presentation, and we came away determined to have him on the show, because he shares the kinds of thing that can save years of frustration, confusion and wasted effort. So whether you don’t sing at all yet, you’re at the beginning of learning to sing, or you’ve been singing for years, you’re going to want to pay attention! In this conversation we talk about: - Why being tol...

2019 International Women’s Brass Conference Composition Competition  Submissions will be accepted starting  September 1, 2018 Deadline for submissions is  December 1, 2018 Winner announced by  March 15, 2019 Prize: $1,500 BACKGROUND The International Women’s Brass Conference commissions works from women composers for its biannual conference . For the 2019 conference, the committee has decided to make the solo category into a competition. Submitted works should be for solo tuba (unaccompanied or with piano and/or electronics) and be programmable for an undergraduate college-level recital. INSTRUMENTATION Solo tuba  - with or without piano and/or electronics COMPETITION RULES The competition is free and open to women composers of all ages and all nationalities. The piece should be written for solo tuba, and be either unaccompanied or have piano accompaniment and/or electronics only. The piece should have a  minimum  playing time of...

International Alliance for Women in Music Board Member Nominations IAWM has openings for the 2019-2021 board!   We're looking for enthusiastic members who are passionate about building awareness of women’s participation and contributions to musical life. We have a new  website , some new awards and are excited about our future! We’re holding our annual election to engage additional members to help us grow IAWM and advocate for women in music! TIMETABLE: We are accepting nominations through  August 15,2018 . Feel free to either self-nominate or nominate someone else you believe would be a great addition to our board. Nominees must be IAWM members. By  August 30, 2018 , nominees should send us a ONE-page resume and a statement of 200 words or less telling us why you’d like to participate on IAWM’s board.  On  September 1, 2018 , we’ll send out an on-line voting poll for all members to participate. Polling will close Septembe...

Composer Jennifer Higdon Awarded Opera America Award for First Chamber Opera "Ashes" OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the latest recipients of Commissioning Grants from the Opera Grants for Female Composers program, made possible through the generosity of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Opera Grants for Female Composers promote the development of works by women, and raise the visibility of women writing for the operatic medium. The program consists of two granting components: Discovery Grants of up to $15,000 that are awarded directly to female composers to advance new works; and Commissioning Grants of up to $50,000 that are awarded to opera companies for commissions by female composers. Since its inception, the program has awarded a total of $898,000 to opera companies and composers. Find out more about Opera America here:  https://www.operaamerica.or...

Hello Amazing Music Lovers , Ever wanted to write music but had serious writer's block or just didn't even know how to start? Well, I am excited to tell you about a NEW Songwriting Workshop in Buffalo New York. Work on writing original songs while also practicing musical skills with fun and challenging exercises within a supportive music community!  REGISTER TODAY!  https://register.ktufsd.org/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=18SRDA06 Not in the Buffalo, New York Area? That's okay! You can download Songwriting 101 right to your computer or Kindle device!  Songwriting 101: 30 Exercises for Educators, Students, and Music Professionals  https://www.amazon.com/Songwriting-101-Exercises-Educators-Professionals-ebook/dp/B07BB2TVKL/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Songwriting 101 is a series of 30 exercises for educators and beginning, intermediate, and advanced musicians who want to develop their skills in composition. This music workbook is de...

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Howard Shore: A Composer's Dream This short film demonstrates how Howard Shore has distinguished himself as one of Canada's most accomplished - and versatile - composers. During woodland rambles with his beloved dogs, Shore gives free rein to his ceaseless creativity. Whether composing delicate counterpoint or Oscar®-winning movie music, Shore is keenly tuned to a remarkable range of musical expression. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2011 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

How does a composer write music? Samuel Andreyev answers a viewer's question on how composers go about writing music.

Horror Buffalo Films - Screening Room Cinema Cafe - June 10th @ 6:30pm Come see the premiere screening of award-winning short film Last Trip along with other local short films such as Delivery from Hell, Murder Zone, The Noise Within and more. Recommended $5 minimum donation at the door to support local art/film. Anything larger is even more greatly appreciated!  MORE INFO HERE The night will include: Last Trip  Attempting to impress the new girl, an awkward teenager agrees to a camping trip but it could be their last when they come across two hillbillies in the woods. 2018 NCCC Film & Animation Festival People's Choice Award

TV and film composer Ramin Djawadi on making music Grammy and Emmy Award-nominated Ramin Djawadi is the man behind the music in TV series like "Game of Thrones," "Westworld" and "Person of Interest," along with blockbuster films like "Iron Man" and many more. Now, he's embarking on a nationwide tour that's taking him out of the studio and onto the concert stage. Ben Tracy reports.

Healing America Begins with You: Bridging Cultural Gaps - Composer Sabrina Pena Young A way we can help  heal  our society:  Sculpture by  Marie  Uchytilova Take the time to make at least three meaningful relationships with individuals of other cultures. The type of relationship where you go to each other's houses for meals, call when you have a rough day, have playdates and go camping together.  When your idea of a cultural group is based on a relationship and not movies, TV, the  # news , or  Twitter , you will avoid falling into the trap of lumping individuals together into  stereotypes . You will  be able to recognize the nuances and individualism that makes each person unique and responsible for themselves, not an entire people group.  BREAKING CULTURAL STEREOTYPES I have had my own cultural stereotypes broken by moving around the country, being involved in communities that I would have never been a part of. I ...