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Alumnus talks about his musical career and delves into his inspiration for composing \u201cFestival Music,\u201d a fanfare written in honor of Eastman School of Music\u2019s centennial<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]![\"picture](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0449-199x300.jpg\")
Last year, Steve Danyew<\/a> \u201910E (MM) got an email from the Eastman School of Music inviting him and other alumni to compose short fanfare pieces<\/a> to honor the school\u2019s upcoming centennial celebration. Eastman selected Danyew\u2019s piece, \u201cFestival Music,\u201d to help kick off its centennial year at a virtual event on Thursday, April 29 during which the school honored 100 years of music<\/a> and announce details around its centennial fundraising campaign. Members of the Eastman Wind Ensemble<\/a>, which is made up of undergraduate and graduate students, will perform Danyew\u2019s piece.<\/p>\nWhat is a fanfare?<\/h2>\n
Fanfares have been played for centuries to announce and celebrate an important or special event. They are typically short and feature brass and percussion. Perhaps one of the most famous is \u201cFanfare for the Common Man,\u201d with which many people are familiar.<\/p>\n
What was your inspiration for this piece?<\/h2>\n
I wanted to write a fanfare that connected with the school\u2019s history in some way. I started my research by going to the library\u2014this was before the pandemic\u2014and I checked out a few books including The Eastman Theatre: Fulfilling George Eastman\u2019s Dream<\/em><\/a> by Elizabeth Brayer. I found a few pages dedicated to the murals that decorate the inside of Eastman Theatre.<\/p>\nThose murals were the perfect inspiration\u2014I knew I could compose something that wove together art with music and the history of the school. I studied the murals and was struck by a mountain scene that featured a number of musicians, including a few with trumpets playing what could very likely have been a fanfare. It looked like a celebratory musical moment, which was ideal to draw on for my piece as I wanted to honor Eastman\u2019s history while looking toward the future. That mural by artist Ezra Winter, which has been part of the school since it\u2019s opening, is titled \u201cFestival Music.\u201d<\/p>\n
What influence has Eastman had on your life and career?<\/h2>\n
It goes back to high school for me. My band director, James Dumas \u201992E, was an Eastman alumnus who often talked about his experience at the school. Eastman always had this mystique for me, and it was the natural choice for my master\u2019s degree. Eastman is a very special community where you are surrounded by fantastic faculty and students who are all passionate about music.<\/p>\n
The idea of Meliora\u2014ever better\u2014is so true here. You come to Eastman and are around this powerful energy that helps you be better musically and as a person\u2014everyone is dedicated to elevating each other. I\u2019ve met key people in my life here, too, including my wife, Ashley; Ray Ricker, the director at the Institute for Music Leadership, with whom I\u2019ve cowritten, Lessons from a Streetwise Composer<\/em><\/a>; and Mark Scatterday \u201989E (DMA), the director of the Eastman Wind Ensemble. It\u2019s an honor that this student group will perform my piece at Eastman\u2019s centennial kickoff event.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s your book about?<\/h2>\n
As a student and now instructor at the Eastman’s Institute for Music Leadership, I\u2019ve learned so much from Ray Ricker \u201973E (DMA). He\u2014along with so many other faculty\u2014helped me think about myself not just as a musician but as someone running a business. He gave me practical skills and advice regarding how to navigate the professional music world, which is what this book is about. Even though a career in music can be challenging, so many musicians thrive in it. They develop an entrepreneurial mindset, learn how to separate themselves from the pack, and create and sustain professional networks\u2014all while maintaining their artistic integrity.<\/p>\n
What tips do you have for student musicians?<\/h2>\n
I tell students that a career in music is never a straight line. It always zig zags and you may end up where you don\u2019t expect, which can be very rewarding. If you are savvy, curious, and determined, you can have a rewarding career. For instance, I actually never thought I\u2019d be a teacher and a composer. I always thought I\u2019d have a career in arts administration while composing, but over time, my composing career has become more successful, for which I am quite grateful. I sort of fell into teaching because of my relationship with Ray Ricker and the Institute for Music Leadership. And now, as a composer and an alum, it\u2019s an honor to be part of the legacy and history and to contribute a fanfare that\u2019s tied to Eastman\u2019s historic centennial celebration.<\/p>\n
What are you working on right now?<\/h2>\n
I\u2019m composing a piece on climate change for string orchestra and percussion. Over the last few years, I\u2019ve become interested in writing music that is connected with something else. For instance, \u201cFestival Music\u201d connects with Eastman Theatre\u2019s murals and history. Instead of writing \u201cjust\u201d a melody or harmony, I\u2019ve been enjoying writing music that aligns with a poem, some text, or an issue, like climate change. I\u2019m excited about the new piece and I hope it will prompt people to pause and think. As artists, that\u2019s one thing we can do\u2014create spaces for people to reflect on what\u2019s beautiful, like a piece of art, or what\u2019s meaningful, such as some of the issues we are all facing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#e7e7e7″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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I found a few pages dedicated to the murals that decorate the inside of Eastman Theatre.<\/p>\n Those murals were the perfect inspiration\u2014I knew I could compose something that wove together art with music and the history of the school. I studied the murals and was struck by a mountain scene that featured a number of musicians, including a few with trumpets playing what could very likely have been a fanfare. It looked like a celebratory musical moment, which was ideal to draw on for my piece as I wanted to honor Eastman\u2019s history while looking toward the future. That mural by artist Ezra Winter, which has been part of the school since it\u2019s opening, is titled \u201cFestival Music.\u201d<\/p>\n It goes back to high school for me. My band director, James Dumas \u201992E, was an Eastman alumnus who often talked about his experience at the school. Eastman always had this mystique for me, and it was the natural choice for my master\u2019s degree. Eastman is a very special community where you are surrounded by fantastic faculty and students who are all passionate about music.<\/p>\n The idea of Meliora\u2014ever better\u2014is so true here. You come to Eastman and are around this powerful energy that helps you be better musically and as a person\u2014everyone is dedicated to elevating each other. I\u2019ve met key people in my life here, too, including my wife, Ashley; Ray Ricker, the director at the Institute for Music Leadership, with whom I\u2019ve cowritten, Lessons from a Streetwise Composer<\/em><\/a>; and Mark Scatterday \u201989E (DMA), the director of the Eastman Wind Ensemble. It\u2019s an honor that this student group will perform my piece at Eastman\u2019s centennial kickoff event.<\/p>\n As a student and now instructor at the Eastman’s Institute for Music Leadership, I\u2019ve learned so much from Ray Ricker \u201973E (DMA). He\u2014along with so many other faculty\u2014helped me think about myself not just as a musician but as someone running a business. He gave me practical skills and advice regarding how to navigate the professional music world, which is what this book is about. Even though a career in music can be challenging, so many musicians thrive in it. They develop an entrepreneurial mindset, learn how to separate themselves from the pack, and create and sustain professional networks\u2014all while maintaining their artistic integrity.<\/p>\n I tell students that a career in music is never a straight line. It always zig zags and you may end up where you don\u2019t expect, which can be very rewarding. If you are savvy, curious, and determined, you can have a rewarding career. For instance, I actually never thought I\u2019d be a teacher and a composer. I always thought I\u2019d have a career in arts administration while composing, but over time, my composing career has become more successful, for which I am quite grateful. I sort of fell into teaching because of my relationship with Ray Ricker and the Institute for Music Leadership. And now, as a composer and an alum, it\u2019s an honor to be part of the legacy and history and to contribute a fanfare that\u2019s tied to Eastman\u2019s historic centennial celebration.<\/p>\n I\u2019m composing a piece on climate change for string orchestra and percussion. Over the last few years, I\u2019ve become interested in writing music that is connected with something else. For instance, \u201cFestival Music\u201d connects with Eastman Theatre\u2019s murals and history. Instead of writing \u201cjust\u201d a melody or harmony, I\u2019ve been enjoying writing music that aligns with a poem, some text, or an issue, like climate change. I\u2019m excited about the new piece and I hope it will prompt people to pause and think. 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Get involved<\/a>, too\u2014compose a fanfare, attend an event, tell us your story, and follow Eastman on social media.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1617128501129{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #787878 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n \u2014<\/em> Kristine Thompson, April 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”125px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_image=”30392″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”300px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text] A conversation with Steve Danyew \u201910E (MM) [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_column_text] A conversation with Steve Danyew \u201910E (MM) [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”100px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row”…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"wp_mapbox_gl_js_media":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30372","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30372"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30372\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33302,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30372\/revisions\/33302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Last year, Steve Danyew<\/a> \u201910E (MM) got an email from the Eastman School of Music inviting him and other alumni to compose short fanfare pieces<\/a> to honor the school\u2019s upcoming centennial celebration. Eastman selected Danyew\u2019s piece, \u201cFestival Music,\u201d to help kick off its centennial year at a virtual event on Thursday, April 29 during which the school honored 100 years of music<\/a> and announce details around its centennial fundraising campaign. Members of the Eastman Wind Ensemble<\/a>, which is made up of undergraduate and graduate students, will perform Danyew\u2019s piece.<\/p>\nWhat is a fanfare?<\/h2>\n
What was your inspiration for this piece?<\/h2>\n
What influence has Eastman had on your life and career?<\/h2>\n
What\u2019s your book about?<\/h2>\n
What tips do you have for student musicians?<\/h2>\n
What are you working on right now?<\/h2>\n
Learn more about Steve Danyew and his inspiration for \u201cFestival Music\u201d in this WXXI story<\/a> and video:<\/h3>\n