Born Of Fire Publications
11.02.08 | Piece by Ned F. Smith to be performed at PASIC 2008 by Benjamin Toth
The mid morning session of the Percussive Arts Society International Convention's "Focus Day" in Austin,TX will feature works for solo percussion, beginning with Ned F. Smith's (Ars Deum Percussion Duo) "Daku Daku Deh" for bongos, djembe, dumbek, hi-hat, and bass drum (played with two sticks and four pedals), to be performered by Benjamin Toth (Focus Day Coordinator, and Head of Percussion at The Hartt School, University of Hartford).
07.09.08 | New Pieces!
It's been a busy year for Born of Fire Publications and the Ars Deum Percussion Duo, but hard work has produced some great new pieces.
Corpless: Snare Drum Duets
By Benjamin Fraley
Rosaric Meditations: Vibraphone and Marimba Duet
By Ned F. Smith
Shh...: Multiple Percussion Duet
By Benjamin Fraley
Check them out on the works page.
07.09.08 | Ars Deum plays in Rhode Island
The Ars Deum Percussion Duo will perform their Rhode Island debut at St. John Vianney's Church in Cumberland, RI on July 26, 2008. The concert is at 7:30 pm. For additional information, click the provided link.
03.19.08 | In Spirit: Marimba and Pan Duet
Ned Smith has finished "In Spirit." This duo for Marimba and Pan (Tenor) builds itself off of two very linear lines weaving around each other utilizing some primitivism techniques indirectly following Nelhybel's lead. Though not a serial composition, there is definite evidence of developing a tone row of sorts through a chorale setting, a very active rhythmic counterpoint, and a very spacious "notated improvisation," followed directly by an actual improvisation.
01.19.08 | New Developments
Hi everyone,
Sorry it has been so long since the last piece of news. So here we go:
1. Ned and Ben have been working feverishly in their spare time to write new compositions for an up coming concert. Ben is composing a multiple percussion duo piece called "Shh..." and a snare duet piece called "Corpless." These pieces are not done yet but will be soon. Ned is near completion of his marimba and steel drums duet which remains untitled for the moment.
2. The Ars Deum Percussion Duo had scheduled a concert last summer, but it reluctantly did not come together. The good news is that the weekend of July 26th, 2008 is a very possible time for a concert in CT and RI. More information will be available as the date approaches.
3. Ned Smith and Benjamin Fraley have new websites! Check them out at the links page.
I hope you are all well. God Bless.
06.28.07 | New Works for Marimba!
Ned and Ben have both written new pieces for Marimba.
Focus
by Benjamin Fraley
The First Lament: of the Ecclesiastes Philosopher
by Ned Smith
Check the Works page for details.
05.20.07 | Graduation!
Benjamin Fraley and Ned Smith both graduated from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford today. Benjamin graduated Magna Cume Laude with a Bachelors in Music in Percussion Performance and Music Management. Ned graduated Summa Cume Laude with a Bachelors in Music in Music Education. Ned Smith will be the new music director at Coventry High School in Connecticut starting this fall. Benjamin Fraley will be beginning his Masters Degree in Percussion Performance at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Congratulations to Ned and Ben.
05.08.07 | Born of Fire and Ars Deum Joins CFAMC
Born of Fire Publications and the Ars Deum Percussion Duo has joined The Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers. Visit their page.
04.27.07 | Debut Concert and New Works
Hello Everyone.
The Ars Deum Percussion Duo is planning their debut concert sometime this summer in the Greater Hartford, CT area so make sure to check the concert page regularly for concert info.
News works are underway to be added to the Born Of Fire Catalog. The next two pieces will be a composed improvisation for snare drum duet, and duet for marimba and double second steel drums.
04.09.07 | Welcome!
This is our new website! Born Of Fire Publications was created by The Ars Deum Percussion Duo, percussionists and friends Ned Smith and Benjamin Fraley. Established in the summer of 2006, the Ars Deum Duo was created in order to expose communities not only to new percussion music, but percussion music that is inspired by the Holy Word. Ned and Bens' deep commitments to their faith and love for playing percussion are the seed for their mission.
The Ars Deum Percussion Duo Mission:
To expose communities and musicians to percussion music that is inspired by the Holy Word of God. The Ars Deum Percussion Duo will spread the Gospel, the importance of arts in our communities, and perform percussion music inspired by God with technique, integrity, and musicality.
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