Canadian composer, Beverly Lewis, studied music at Mount Allison University, majoring in piano. Bev currently teaches piano at the University Settlement Music and Arts School, directs music at Bathurst United Church and is a freelance accompanist and chamber musician. Bev’s compositions have been performed in Austria, Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States and her music has been broadcast on CBC Radio and on CFTA FM Radio. She has won several awards (Amadeus Choir Carol competition and Toronto Arts Council) and her pieces have been recorded by various musicians. Bev’s compositions are currently being published by Cypress Choral Music (Canada), Renforth Music (Canada), Forton Music (UK) and Palliser Music (Canada). Bev enjoys collaborating with musicians and singers who wish to be involved in the process as she composes. She is very comfortable with being given a "wish list" by the commissioner concerning such things as, theme, form, tempo, key, range, feeling, etc. She is also happy to work independently if that is what is desired by the commissioner. She is able to compose in various styles and is open to new ideas and opportunities. Some notes from Bev: If you want to hear more examples of my compositions, or to obtain more in-depth information about the compositions I have uploaded to Twine, please refer to my SoundCloud page at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ (You may have to copy and paste the above link. Once you are in, please double-click on each thumbnail picture for more in-depth information about each piece.) The cost of 435.00 USD per day that I posted is actually not my standard rate. I had to enter an amount as there was no way to indicate that my project prices are usually negotiated, based on number of parts and number of minutes, using the current composer's commissioning rates, as set by the Canadian League of Composers. If you have reached the end of my bio, thanks for reading it! I hope you will consider me to compose for you. THE END

Beverly Lewis

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Canadian composer, Beverly Lewis, studied music at Mount Allison University, majoring in piano. Bev currently teaches piano at the University Settlement Music and Arts School, directs music at Bathurst United Church and is a freelance accompanist and chamber musician. Bev’s compositions have been performed in Austria, Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States and her music has been broadcast on CBC Radio and on CFTA FM Radio. She has won several awards (Amadeus Choir Carol competition and Toronto Arts Council) and her pieces have been recorded by various musicians. Bev’s compositions are currently being published by Cypress Choral Music (Canada), Renforth Music (Canada), Forton Music (UK) and Palliser Music (Canada). Bev enjoys collaborating with musicians and singers who wish to be involved in the process as she composes. She is very comfortable with being given a "wish list" by the commissioner concerning such things as, theme, form, tempo, key, range, feeling, etc. She is also happy to work independently if that is what is desired by the commissioner. She is able to compose in various styles and is open to new ideas and opportunities. Some notes from Bev: If you want to hear more examples of my compositions, or to obtain more in-depth information about the compositions I have uploaded to Twine, please refer to my SoundCloud page at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ (You may have to copy and paste the above link. Once you are in, please double-click on each thumbnail picture for more in-depth information about each piece.) The cost of 435.00 USD per day that I posted is actually not my standard rate. I had to enter an amount as there was no way to indicate that my project prices are usually negotiated, based on number of parts and number of minutes, using the current composer's commissioning rates, as set by the Canadian League of Composers. If you have reached the end of my bio, thanks for reading it! I hope you will consider me to compose for you. THE END

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Canadian composer, Beverly Lewis, studied music at Mount Allison University, majoring in piano. Bev currently teaches piano at the University Settlement Music and Arts School, directs music at Bathurst United Church and is a freelance accompanist and chamber musician. Bev’s compositions have been performed in Austria, Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States and her music has been broadcast on CBC Radio and on CFTA FM Radio. She has won several awards (Amadeus Choir Carol competition and Toronto Arts Council) and her pieces have been recorded by various musicians. Bev’s compositions are currently being published by Cypress Choral Music (Canada), Renforth Music (Canada), Forton Music (UK) and Palliser Music (Canada). Bev enjoys collaborating with musicians and singers who wish to be involved in the process as she composes. She is very comfortable with being given a “wish list” by the commissioner concerning such things as, theme, form, tempo, key, range, feeling, etc. She is also happy to work independently if that is what is desired by the commissioner. She is able to compose in various styles and is open to new ideas and opportunities.

Some notes from Bev:

If you want to hear more examples of my compositions, or to obtain more in-depth information about the compositions I have uploaded to Twine, please refer to my SoundCloud page at:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
(You may have to copy and paste the above link. Once you are in, please double-click on each thumbnail picture for more in-depth information about each piece.)

The cost of 435.00 USD per day that I posted is actually not my standard rate. I had to enter an amount as there was no way to indicate that my project prices are usually negotiated, based on number of parts and number of minutes, using the current composer’s commissioning rates, as set by the Canadian League of Composers.

If you have reached the end of my bio, thanks for reading it! I hope you will consider me to compose for you.

THE END

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    uniE603 Three Pesky Etudes 1. The Fly in the Ointment
    Three Pesky Etudes for Solo Oboe composed for Donald Boere, oboist -and for some levity during the COVID-19 Pandemic- by Beverly Lewis Performed by Donald Boere, oboist (October 2020, Toronto) In 1874, the Italian oboist and composer, Antonio Pascullihttps://www.twine.net/signin) composed his much-loved Etude Caractéristique for oboe and piano "Le Api" (The Bees). Similarly, in 1935, the British composer, Benjamin Brittenhttps://www.twine.net/signin), composed his famous Two Insect Pieces for Oboe and Piano (The Grasshopper and The Wasp). These two pieces have inspired me to compose my own oboe music in a tribute to the rarely-celebrated insect. #Oboe
    uniE603 Three Pesky Etudes 2. Ants in Your Pants
    Three Pesky Etudes for Solo Oboe composed for Donald Boere, oboist -and for some levity during the COVID-19 Pandemic- by Beverly Lewis Performed by Donald Boere, oboist (October 2020, Toronto) In 1874, the Italian oboist and composer, Antonio Pascullihttps://www.twine.net/signin) composed his much-loved Etude Caractéristique for oboe and piano "Le Api" (The Bees). Similarly, in 1935, the British composer, Benjamin Brittenhttps://www.twine.net/signin), composed his famous Two Insect Pieces for Oboe and Piano (The Grasshopper and The Wasp). These two pieces have inspired me to compose my own oboe music in a tribute to the rarely-celebrated insect. #Oboe
    uniE603 Three Pesky Etudes 3. Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
    Three Pesky Etudes for Solo Oboe composed for Donald Boere, oboist -and for some levity during the COVID-19 Pandemic- by Beverly Lewis Performed by Donald Boere, oboist (October 2020, Toronto) In 1874, the Italian oboist and composer, Antonio Pascullihttps://www.twine.net/signin) composed his much-loved Etude Caractéristique for oboe and piano "Le Api" (The Bees). Similarly, in 1935, the British composer, Benjamin Brittenhttps://www.twine.net/signin), composed his famous Two Insect Pieces for Oboe and Piano (The Grasshopper and The Wasp). These two pieces have inspired me to compose my own oboe music in a tribute to the rarely-celebrated insect. #Oboe
    uniE603 The Kennebecasis River - composed by Beverly Lewis
    The Kennebecasis River for SSA Choir, Flute and Piano by Beverly Lewis Performed by Cantores Celestes (Kelly Galbraith, Conductor) Elizabeth Groskorth, flute Kate Carver, piano #music #instrumental #vocal
    uniE603 Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin (In peace and joy I now depart) - composed by Beverly Lewis
    Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin (In peace and joy I now depart) for solo piano by Beverly Lewis Performed by Dr, Janet Hammock, piano #instrumental
    uniE603 The Pie Carol (aka Offering at the Manger) - music composition by Beverly Lewis
    The Pie Carol (aka Offering at the Manger) a choral piece for SATB Choir, flute and piano or organ Words and Music by Beverly Lewis This recording of my piece is by the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto under the direction of Lydia Adams, Conductor
    uniE603 This Endris Night - composed by Beverly Lewis
    This Endris Night for SATB Choir and piano or organ by Beverly Lewis Performed by: The Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto (Lydia Adams, Conductor) #music #instrumental #vocal
    uniE603 He Sits, Spinning - composed by Beverly Lewis
    He Sits, Spinning for oboe and piano by Beverly Lewis Performers: Joseph Salvalaggio, Oboe; Beverly Lewis, Piano #music #instrumental
    uniE603 A Soldier's Prayer (aka Prayer to St. Peter) - composed by Beverly Lewis
    A Soldier's Prayer (aka Prayer to St. Peter) for SATB Choir, soprano soloist, oboe and piano composed by Beverly Lewis Performed by Saskatoon Chamber Singers (James Hawn, Conductor) #music #instrumental #vocal
    uniE603 Coventry Carol - (new setting) composed by Beverly Lewis
    Coventry Carol for SSA Choir and oboe setting composed by Beverly Lewis Performers: Donald Boere, oboe Cantala Women's Choir (Nancy Singla, Artistic Director) #music #instrumental #vocal
    uniE603 Dancing, Diving and Other Forms of Exercise, from Swan Diversions - composition by Beverly Lewis
    Swan Diversions for Oboe and Piano A three movement work composed by Beverly Lewis This track is the first movement, entitled "Dancing, Diving and Other Forms of Exercise" Performers: Donald Boere, oboe; Beverly Lewis, piano #instrumental
    uniE603 Floating Serenely, from Swan Diversions - composition by Beverly Lewis
    Floating Serenely, from Swan Diversions for Oboe and Piano by Beverly Lewis Performers: Donald Boere, oboe; Beverly Lewis, piano #instrumental

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