The Art of Composing: A Musical Podcast

A four-part journey through the process of creating a classical music piece.

The Art of Composing: A Musical Podcast
A draft of a new classical music composition. Image by Gabriel Frommer.
By Gabriel Frommer

Author's Note

In this podcast, I compose a choral piece while explaining my ideas and motivations in the process. I make several connections to older classical pieces I have sang or heard and also connections with certain elements of music. The first three episodes were produced around the same time; the final episode came later and worked to further refine the composition. The final melody is not in its final form, but it shows the potential of my future composition that I plan on singing with my choir. Enjoy!


Episode One: Getting to Know Me Musically


Episode Two: The Opening


Episode Three: Completing the Incomplete


Episode Four: The Digital Update