Most music groups have either presented their first concerts of the new season or are in the throes of final preparations. Being a composer, I’m allowed a bit more leeway in such matters. But, I do have some concerts planned for this season: Breaking Down the Beat, presented by the Random Access Composers’ collective ,…

Well… a lot has happened since I wrote my last blog post: the premiere of my work for Ursula’s End, a studio recording of the work, summer holidays, my daughter Naomi’s bout with pneumonia, and my hospitalization from a combination of multiple blood clots and pneumonia! I had a six day stay at Long Island…

Yesterday was a whirlwind of activity for me–almost all due to the first concert of the year presented by the Random Access Music composers’ collective (RAM). The concert included my newest work, Indirect Lines to Another and the Next, and five other world premieres by the RAM composers (David Fetherolf, Stefan Weisman, Manly Romero, Erin Rogers, and…

Yesterday, I met with the three Lost Dog New Music Ensemble musicians who will premiere my trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano entitled Indirect Lines to Another and the Next. The players have had their parts for about three weeks now and already had one rehearsal last week. This was to be the last scheduled rehearsal…

Welcome to AllenSchulz.net. I am presently developing this site by adding links, sound files, images, and sub-pages. Unfortunately, construction has met with a few set-backs. Since I am now late(!) on a deadline for a composition, all of my energies are being directed at completing the piece. I should have it by the end of the…