A discussion the International Society of Contemporary Music (ISCM) and its potential to help composers connect to a more global network.
Composing Wilderness
(Glacier National Park, June, 2014)
This is a video version of the multimedia talk I frequently give at national park visitors centers.
Blogging from NASA (North American Saxophone Alliance)
(NewMusicUSA, March, 2012)
This three-part blog by Stephen Lias covers the 2012 North American Saxophone Alliance in Phoenix, AZ.
The Movement: a composer’s ascent of Longs Peak, and the sonata it inspired.
(National Parks Magazine, Fall, 2011)
After serving as 2010 Artist-in-Residence for Rocky Mountain National Park, I wrote this article about how a composer takes an experience and makes music out of it.
Ouch!
(Composer USA, Spring, 2010)
So I bumped into Benjamin Brittan the other night...
ISCM World New Music Days 2009 - Stephen Lias
(ISCM Official Report, Fall, 2009)
Excerpts from "The Survival Guide"
(Composer USA, Fall, 2008)
A variety of excerpts from my overbloated syllabus for teachers of composition to chew on.
Composing Incidental Music for Live Theatre
(NewMusicBox, August 6, 2008)
An article exploring the typical practices, as well as some helpful guidelines, for scoring original incidental music for live theatre.
World Music Days
(Composer USA, Spring, 2008)
Review of the 2007 ISCM World Music Days in Hong Kong.
Surviving the Tempest
(Composer USA, Spring, 2006)
Discussion of the trials and joys of composing incidental music for live theatre.
Working With Young Composers
(Texas School Music Project, 2004)
A list of helpful suggestions for piano teachers, choir directors, and band directors