Two of the most difficult aspects of composition are criticism and communication. Amplify those difficulties by the prospects of receiving grades or even a paycheck and future performances, and it's clear that being a composer is more of an interpersonal challenge than simply a creative one.
This week, I sat down with OSU School of Music student-composers and to discuss music, marriage, and their similarities.
If you liked what you heard, be sure to enjoy these composers' works next Tuesday at 7:30pm at
Also check out more of the music you heard in this interview on the artists' webpages: and
