tag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=3News2022-05-29T07:04:46-07:00William John Ouellette<br>- Composerfalsetag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454272016-04-11T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Web Series
<p>Hey, I announced on Facebook last week that I'm writing the music to a series called "Shadow: The Resurrection." I started working on it in February and have about 10 episodes done already. It's still an organic process and some episodes will be reworked in the future, but pretty soon we'll have enough for viewers to start connecting to the characters and getting the story down. Hope you're all well. I'm back to writing the end credits of the next episode. </p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454262015-12-26T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Another trailer out
<p>A few days ago I finished a small horn and trumpet duet I was commissioned to write and now I'm free to continue my series of trailer music for the game 'Paragon'. I have no idea what the game is about, but each character makes an appearance and I want to write the music that evokes what I feel is the core of that character. It's all unofficial, I'm not hired to do this, but damn it, I'm a composer and this is what I do. So I do it.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454252013-12-07T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Newest piece
<p>My latest piece 'Battle for Mars, 1879!' is out on my music page. It's a film score style piece about a post Civil War era army fighting Martian war machines. The hero blows them all up, unites the Martian clans and rides off into the sunset. Complete with mysterious opening, battle cues and ending credits. You'll love this piece.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454242013-11-21T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Little piece
<p>Hey all, here's a little piece to wet your appetite while I sequence my huge Sci-Fi piece "Battle for Mars, 1879!" Computer issues, it's complicated, but I have music for you. So enjoy, that's an order!</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454232013-09-26T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Piece
<p>Here's a piece I worked on during the summer. You will find it right under the music tab. The purpose was strictly for practice, it's not meant for publishing, doesn't belong in a film and may probably never be used. But that's fine, I'm sharing it with you today. I will definitely use the love theme again somewhere. It's a noble King's theme and a Love theme in the style of a film score overture. The ending is Goldsmith-esq, so if you catch it, kudos to you. Enjoy!</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454222013-05-22T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00June Concert
<p>New concert coming up on June 2nd at Ventura High School with the Ventura County Concert Band. It's FREE and at 3pm. Great music and I'll be conducting "Scene d'Amour" from Alfred Hitchcocks's 'Vertigo'. Go to this concert! You'll have fun. See ya there!</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454212013-05-06T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New cues up from recent project
<p>I have some cues up from the project I did with 'Smoke and Mirrors' titled 'Any World You're Welcome To'. Music was not used for the final product, but I put it up for all to listen to. Enjoy!</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454202013-01-16T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Piece
<p>I've just finished orchestrating a new band piece, high school level, and will get the score read in two weeks. After I smooth out (or rough up) some parts it will be sent to the press and ready to purchase. Kudos all around!</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454192012-06-29T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Haiku 're-do'
<p>Thanks to a suggestion I changed the key in 'Haiku' and now I think it's an easier read. I'm so excited about this piece now! I've already talked to two middle school band directors who want to look at it. When you purchase 'Haiku', you will get the updated version.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454182012-01-14T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00'Kumquat Jamboree' ready to purchase!
<p>That's right, 'Kumquat Jamboree' for Concert Band is now available for purchase. It's a Grade 5 for full concert band and is really a delight. Leave a comment in my guest section. </p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454172011-10-05T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00First two pieces ready to sell!
<p><em>Haiku</em> and <em>Moments</em> are up on the Drunken Generals Music tab and can be purchased through Paypal. You don't need to be a member of Paypal, just use your credit card like you would at any purchasing site. I have a rough recording of <em>Haiku</em> and I'm looking for local groups to record <em>Moments</em>. Please let me know about your purchasing experience. </p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454162011-06-17T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New recording
<p>Just added a recording from a recent concert. It's 'Air by the Bard of County Meath', a setting of an old Irish tune by Tourlough O'Carolan. Enjoy!</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454152011-06-11T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Summer Concert Series
<p>The Camarillo Community Band is starting their Summer Concert Series. Every Thursday evening in July at Camarillo Community Center Park we're performing a free concert. Bring your blankets, blanket buddies and even an evening picnic and enjoy some free music.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454142011-03-11T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Spring Concert
<p>Check out the Calendar page for the latest info on my next concert coming up in a month. We'll be premiering my lastest piece for band 'Air by the Bard of County Meath' my adaptation of an old Irish tune by Turlough O'Carolan. More exciting updates soon...</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454132010-06-21T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Coming Summer of 2010...
<p>My publishing company Drunken Generals Music is getting started and should be up by the end of July. I will publish band music for schools and community bands all over the world. It will be a small operation at first, but soon it will be open for business. More to come soon.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454122010-05-21T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Band Piece
<p>It's called 'Haiku' and it's just that, a big haiku. A haiku is a Japanese poem that takes the form of three verses. The first verse is five syllables, the second is seven syllables and the last is five syllables. 'The river is calm, fish and water life enjoy, it's smooth existence.' The new piece is for Concert Band and is in the process of looking for publisher-ship. Enjoy the rough recording of my latest piece, it's under the Concert Pieces section on my music page.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454112009-10-16T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00More Music Added
<p>Hello, I found an old clip from a small film I did titled 'S.U.C.K.' - Suicide Under Contract Kills. Here's the final cue from the film directed by Jennifer Montgomery. Enjoy!</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454102009-06-29T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New film teaser music
<p>I've been working on a film for a while now and it's been on hold for a couple months until the director starts it back up. I added the 'End Titles' I wrote as a teaser as well as to show that I really have been writing lately. Enjoy.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454092009-06-18T17:00:00-07:002022-05-29T07:04:46-07:00Camarillo Community Band Summer Concert Series
<p>Hello, I've joined up with other musicians in Ventura to play in the Camarillo Community Band. Concerts are Thursday evenings in July in Camarillo, CA. See my calendar for time and location (all in the same spot). Guest conductors include; Julie Judd, Robert Hackett, Samantha Blake and others. I'll be on my horn this time around but I look forward to seeing many of you there, should be a wonderful series with great music that YOU WILL ENJOY.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454082009-04-09T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Studio Ensemble Concert
<p>Come see the CSUN Studio Ensemble perform Monday May 4th at 8pm in the Plaza del Sol Performing Arts Center at Cal State University Northridge. We play student film compositions and professional film scores as well. Composer David Newman (Ice Age, Serenity, Galaxy Quest, Don't Throw Momma From The Train) will be conducting us. Should be very exciting. Hope to See you there. Check the Calendar section for the address.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454072009-01-18T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Conducting Addition
<p>Hello, It's not fancy, but in the 'MUSIC' section I have a conducting category added in where you can hear what I've conducted of other works. Recordings will come as I find them. Thank you.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454062009-01-17T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Concert Recording
<p>In the spring I had my Master's Recital and one piece I conducted was a transcription I made from the film 'Vertigo'. It is called 'Scene d'Amour' and composed by Bernard Herrmann. Enjoy.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454052008-12-20T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Video Update
<p>It just occurred from a friend the 'Patrick Williams' doesn't play from my site. It looks like the producer put it on 'private' and hasn't checked the site in a couple months. I will try to get it up and running again real soon, so sit tight.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454042008-12-03T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Another Concert Piece
<p>Here's a piece I wrote back as an undergrad for my senior recital. It's in the process of being published.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454032008-12-02T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Finally In
<p>I have finally added a good recording of 'Newscast Spectacular' my latest band work recorded by the CSUN Wind Symphony.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454022008-11-21T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Demo piece
<p>I have put up a new demo piece, it's 'In a Small Town' a little piece that resembles part of a trailer cue that takes place in a small town. Enjoy.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454012008-11-10T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Moorpark Hign School Winter Concert
<p>I am guest conducting at MHS winter concert on Wednesday Dec. 10th at 6:30pm. I will conducting Charles Ives' 'A Son of A Gambolier'. Come for a concert filled with holiday music, dance and a marching show. More information is in the 'Calendar' section</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60454002008-11-02T16:00:00-08:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Piece
<p>I have a new piece under 'DEMOS', it's a short chase theme I created.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60453992008-10-14T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00'Instrumentalist" article
<p>'The Instrumentalist' music magazine has published an article of mine about Film Music in Concert Bands. Please take a look at it and let me know what you think.
http://207.58.128.136/articles/The-Instrumentalist/October-2008/Music-from-the-Movies/</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60453982008-07-27T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00New Photos
<p>I've added some more pictures in the photo section. Enjoy.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composertag:williamjohnouellette.com,2005:Post/60453972008-07-01T17:00:00-07:002017-05-03T04:14:49-07:00Instrumentalist Article
<p>The Instrumentalist is interested in publishing an article I wrote on film music in the concert band. They want to put it in their August issue, so keep your eyes out come the end of summer.</p>
William John Ouellette<br>- Composer