Commission (or Compose) A Love Song!
February 14th, 2008 by etobias
Since for many, Valentine’s Day encourages expressions of love, why not address music’s power to do just this? Countless composers and songwriters have expressed their love for another or tried to capture the concept or feelings of love in their music. Contemporary composers such as Corey Dargel allow you to commission a love song after providing details which will end up in the lyrics of the song.
You can listen to a short program featuring some of Dargel’s past commissions on Studio 36o
Perhaps your students might wish to compose a musical valentine of their own? On the other hand some students might have other feelings they wish to express on Valentines Day. Music might be one medium for students to figure out and express their feelings on a day that may bring about a wide range of emotions. Whether using a computer, guitar, voice or any other instrument students may one day receive their own commissions to write love songs for others. Who knows, perhaps in a couple of years you’ll hear a commissioned love song composed by one of your former students featured on the radio!
Happy Valentines Day!
