This Week Even More Censorship

And the Winner Is

I will not name names.

On the other hand, I suppose this is no worse than the guaranteed performances available as a gratuity to college faculty.

Oh. There was a particular competition in Florida, I think it was a vocal competition that charged high fees and did not award a prize for a number of years–they were finally closed down by a lawsuit. Anyone have the details. _{says Phil Fried: November 2, 2011}

‍A Question of Motivation

There are plenty of experimental composers who have reputations to uphold, just as many as “conservative” types.

This is besides the point.
Any composer who pays for their own performance is an amateur.

Professionals get paid. _{says Phil Fried: November 1, 2011}

Phil