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Juggling the Composition Puzzle: A Week of Multitasking and Musical Reflections Amid concert preparations and studio updates, I advanced my composition, facing challenges in balancing tape and orchestra elements. Mixed feedback from a composers' forum prompted considerations for revision. Aiming for a May concert deadline, I seek a blend of thoughtfulness and provocation in my work, without alienation.
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