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Minnesota Varsity Showcase Composer: Sam Hanson

2017 Showcase Round
2017 Minnesota Varsity Showcase Composer Sam Hanson
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Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.

Composition: Ironic Contrasts

Why do you like to compose?

Composing has always been one one my passions — it gives me a chance to be creative. One of my goals as a composer is to experiment with new sounds. My piece, Ironic Contrasts, was very fun to write, as most of my pieces are. I included some humor in the music - following a lively and energetic mood with a lopsided waltz. I also used a range of dynamics and irregular rhythms to continue my theme of contrasting moods.

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