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Chase Jordan

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  • Musescore 2.0.1
  • 07.05.2015 News
  • As a composer, one of my conundrums has been finding a decent composition software that doesn't have monthly fees or a cost of $699.00. Maybe one day I can afford it, but I'm a musician. That may never be. I'm sure some of you are in that same situation, so I will share what I use. Musescore is a free internet download composition software. It outputs high quality scores, separates parts and until now had a crappy midi player that output the sounds. As of the latest update, a more realistic sound ...
  • The Connection Between Politics and Music
  • 01.05.2015 Article
  • America developed an isolationist based anti-war sentiment after World War I. This resulted in measures such as Cash and Carry diplomacy, and the US Congress not ratifying the League of Nations, and in literary and film works being published. These included Englebrecht and Hanighen’s book, Merchants of Death , and Marine Corps General Smedly Butler’s film, “War is a Racket”. As World War II moved closer, and Pearl Harbour occurred, entertainment was used as a means to garner the people’s support for the ...
  • Featured Sheet Music of May
  • 01.05.2015 News
  • Happy May Everyone! Recently I uploaded my "Uinta Suite for Solo Viola". This piece is inspired by the mountains of Northeast Utah. Throughout it, you will hear anticipation as you approach the 12,000+ ft peaks and here the jigs of small streams dancing between cliff bands and down valleys. In celebration of the beginning of the outdoor season, this piece will have its price reduced 75%. Pick it up, as a great way to celebrate the beginning of this great time of year.
  • Happy Thanksgiving
  • 27.11.2014 News
  • Hello! I have noticed that I haven't posted since the beginning of the year! Im thankful that Ive been so busy performing and composing but I will be uploading more as the Christmas season unfolds. Violists - I have some new Christmas arrangements. coming for you. Additionally I have a few large projects still in the works: - A symphony inspired by the life of Harriet Jacobs - A 10 Movement Duet for Violin and Viola - A musical without words for solo viola, the genre is inspired by ...
  • Happy New Year
  • 01.01.2014 News
  • I'd like to wish you all a happy new year! As your 2014 present I'd like to unveil a few songs. 1. A Snowy Electric Eve (for 5 String Electric Violin) Price:  $10.86 2. The Elements: I. Hydrogen (for Flute; arr. for Viola) II. Helium (for Violin; arr. for Viola) III. Lithium (for Viola Pomposa)
  • Hello all!
  • 04.12.2013 News
  • Hello all! I hope you all have had a good thanksgiving. Since I haven't posted in a while I thought I would just share some of my inspirations with you and my current projects. Currently I am working on a multi-movement work inspired by the wonderful state of Montana, of where I am so blessed to live. I am writing for string orchestra. In addition, hopefully sometime soon I will continue to transfer my series of works for assorted instruments inspired by the periodic table, "The Elements" series. A ...
  • Allan's Jig
  • 16.09.2013 News
  • The newest piece I have written is a fiddle tune from the High Sierras. Written about a horse packer of the Sierra Nevada's, who is very moody towards his mules, this tune is great for any violist, cellist, or violinist! Price: $1.24
  • Happy April
  • 03.04.2013 News
  • Happy April! Over the past weekend I have spent some time in Bigfork and on the wild mile of the Swan River. This place is wonderful, if you haven't visited - you should. It has inspired e to write a string quartet. That composition will be on the site by the end of April. Continue to have a great spring!
  • New Music
  • 15.03.2013 News
  • Violacomposer Publishing is proud to announce that all arrangements from the 2012 Christmas Season are online. We are working right now to give you all of our fiddle arrangements for viola online, including Betty Likens. Also look for Taps.
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