Mike Hyziak

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How I work depends on the project & the situation:
-Generally, if it is a long-term collaboration/effort with various compositions/arrangements or even computer notation involved, work would be done with an hourly rate.
-However, if the project consists of one song/composition/arrangement, then there would be just one fee for the entire scope- including the preparation of parts and a score.
-I work on projects whenever inspired (which is pretty much all the time).

2008:
-other projects with Jim Mcneely TBA
-collaborating with Jamey Aebersold for the play-a-long volume of the music of Randy Brecker
-participated in the Poster Showcase for the 2008 University of South Florida Center for Jazz Composition Jazz Symposium
-composed original music for student film documentary about people and their pet rats, called RATTUS [WHICH HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTS FESTIVAL 2008!]
-arranging/transcribing for trumpeter Randy Brecker (music of Mike Stern)
-composing a chamber composition for seven performers (flute, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, french horn, piano, violin, viola) for various competitions
-composing two orchestra pieces simultaneously for various competitions
2007:
-compositions & arrangements for own group, the EMMPH 10
-arrangment of original composition for guitarist/composer Sun Chung
-professional computer notation/arranging for composer/writer Andrew F. Ackers
-lead sheet transcription for Lee Konitz, during Teo Macero Big Band recording session (courtesy of Dave Schroeder)
2006-2007:
-copyist/proofreader and computer notation on the "Epitaph" project for the Mingus Workshop
2006:
-NYU Composer's Forum w/Jim Mcneely
-transcription project for Randy Brecker of his composition "Secret Heart" (courtesy of Jim Mcneely)
2005-2007:
-featured composer/arranger for the New York University Jazz Orchestra
-arranger for the NYU Latin Ensemble

-iMac w/Logic Pro 7, Finale 2007, Garageband, etc.
-M-Audio Key Rig 25
-Roland ep-3