In this episode of Music from Humans, we journey into the awe-inspiring world of Stephen Lias, an adventurer-composer whose music captures the majesty of America's national parks. From Denali's rugged peaks to Carlsbad Caverns' mysterious depths, Stephen's compositions transport listeners to nature's grandest vistas, bringing the wilderness to life in concert halls worldwide.

Join us as we explore Stephen's creative process, the business of music, and how a well-crafted contract can protect artistic vision. Discover how Stephen’s passion for the outdoors shapes his compositions and the challenges of bringing these works to life.

Chapter Markers:
0:00 Introduction
1:25 Stephen Lias: Adventurer-Composer
4:01 The Origins of Composing for National Parks
7:20 Creating Music with Visual Imagery
11:07 The Range of National Park Compositions
12:05 Advice for Emerging Composers
14:31 The Business of Music: Commissions and Contracts
19:39 Consortium Commissions
22:23 Negotiating Commission Rates
26:48 The Role of a Manager in a Composer’s Career
29:36 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Stephen's Music

Stephen Lias: https://www.stephenlias.com
Lias on:    / @stephenlias  
Stephen F. Austin State University: https://www.sfasu.edu/
Christopher North: https://christophernorth.com
Composing in the Wilderness: https://www.composinginthewilderness.com
Sounds of Ice with Christopher North:    • Sounds of Ice with Christopher North  
East Texas Symphony: https://etxsymphony.org/
Composer Commission Calculator: https://blog.michaelkcooke.com/wp-con...
TMEA: https://www.tmea.org/

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