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Nathan Froebe

@nathanfroebe.bsky.social

Composer, Area Coordinator of Theory/Composition at Arkansas State University, Collaborative Pianist. Dog dad and Transformer collector. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ’– [he/they] http://www.nathanfroebe.com

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It’s definitely a fine line of incorporating self-reflection in this piece, but also acknowledging that a lot of that is informed by all of the external things collapsing currently.

04.03.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œPrelude” for a larger piano work. Lots of rigid anger in this one that’s searching for a way to transform and reconcile. We will see if tomorrow I can marry the A and B sections to find that answer. #mytonalshift #composer #chambermusic #piano

04.03.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An angry Doopsie lurking in the back, mirroring the excitement and agitation of seeing your love come home… but they are tracking in snow.

Fall set is done, and 1 of 5 for Winter. More tomorrow, plus engraving, around rehearsals. #mytonalshift #artsong

23.02.2025 04:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pelicans as old lovers. Only got one miniature art song done today (had to balance myself with rest), but this one has pelicans lovingly grousing at each other. We won’t speak of how many takes I did. Cut me slack, the music has existed for like literally 15 minutes. #mytonalshift #artsong

22.02.2025 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Managed to complete 3 miniature art songs today, continuing on the journey of setting Athena Kildegaard’s texts that I started last year. Should probably finish the remaining 9 minis for that pesky faculty recital I scheduled in March… #mytonalshift #artsong

19.02.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lady Gaga, Jackson 5, and The Beatles: the material for today’s Musicianship class and transcription lesson. #mytonalshift

14.02.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Necessary puppy cuddles this morning to nourish the heart and soul. Terra is da bestest girl. #mytonalshift

02.02.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@nickmaysax.bsky.social

30.01.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woke up to this incredible message from Nick May, sharing how my piece β€œSilence Still = Death” is going while on the I Exist Project tour. I am grateful that it is having an impact on audiences! While rooted in queer history, this work is for everyone (link in bio)

#mytonalshift #composer

30.01.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Felt good yesterday, for a couple reasons:
1. While never perfect, the work I am doing as both an educator and artist right now is fulfilling, and I’m seeing tangible outcomes around that.
2. Loved what my hair was doing yesterday.

#mytonalshift #composer

30.01.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Switched gears to engraving. Getting faster in Dorico at least.

#mytonalshift #composer

26.01.2025 05:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commence the first of many legs of I Exist Project performances! Chicago (premiering ZoΓ« Austin Wallace’s comm(unity), Baltimore, and Glassboro - with music by @ingridstolzel.bsky.social @kevindaymusic.bsky.social, @nathanfroebe.bsky.social Keaton Garrett, Tyler Harrison, and Sebastian Zhang!

25.01.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First day of the semester. It is -7 out and icy. I have snacks and a comfy sweater. Let’s go do some music theory and composition! #mytonalshift #professor #academia

13.01.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today was a GREAT composing day. It’s amazing what one can accomplish when all the distracting to-do list items are out of your way, and you have the house to yourself.

#mytonalshift #composer

28.12.2024 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spent the evening diving into Dorico in earnest, just forcing myself to wade in and see what happens. There are things that feel great, and things that I can tell I’m going to struggle with for a while - note entry being my chief concern. Gonna experiment with some other entry methods over break.

23.12.2024 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shipped the hubs out yesterday, got my right lobe pierced to match the left (only 20 years apart lol), new meds have settled in, and I’m tucked quietly away with the pets at home. Blissfully calm and ready for this holiday staycation. #mytonalshift

22.12.2024 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Having a great time being in residency at Pittsburg High School and working with the choir and band on my β€œWinter Canata”! Was able to sneak in some footage from choir rehearsal today where we explored dynamic shaping for storytelling.

#mytonalshift #cantata #composersky

11.12.2024 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shh, this one’s a secret double barline for a secret second movement. #mytonalshift

23.11.2024 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got myself an easel for my oversized manuscript paper. Is it bigger than needed? No such thing 😘 #mytonalshift

22.11.2024 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What I want to do: compose. What I need to do: grade. *grumblegrumble* (What I am doing: having a snack.)

21.11.2024 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Time to lurk here like I do on Threads (when I remember to open it).

16.11.2024 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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