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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Jul 21

I’m starting to do more writing and reflecting on the year so far. My goodness, what a year it’s been so far.

The first of a few in the coming weeks is on the Arcadia, which you can check out here!

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In 2020, Disney made a documentary series called Into the Unknown about the making of Frozen 2 and near the end of one of the early episodes, the directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck go into the o…

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Jul 18

I really enjoyed the Earthbound USA documentary. What an amazing time capsule of what it was like to be on the Web 1.0 internet in the mid-90s; of unofficial fan pages and IRC and the communities that sprouted from things that we loved.

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · May 18

Much love to you, Jets. Thanks for a great season ❤️

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · May 13

NEW PIECE! - “Great Blue Heron”

Commissioned by the Georgian Bay District Secondary School Senior Concert Band, it follows the tumultuous migration of the Great Blue Heron, including the trepidation of leaving home and the hardship that takes us to our destination!

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Great Blue Heron (World Premiere)

YouTube video by Kenley Kristofferson

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · May 12

Take care, Nadia! Glad to hear that you got it looked at (and that it needs to come off). Sending good Canadian health care vibes your way 🍁

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · May 11

An incredible time capsule of a letter from the X-Mail segment of Uncanny X-Men 145: Comparing the very fresh deaths of John Lennon and Jean Grey.

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · May 2

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To the Skies!, by Kenley Kristofferson – Score & Sound

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · May 2

New promo material from Alfred Music came in today! My Grade 1 work for concert band and optional 16-bit backing track, “To The Skies!” is available directly from the publisher or your favourite local music store!

(Link to score and recording in the comments)

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Apr 20

Show me one picture from Star Trek that perfectly embodies your aura.

Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Apr 14

(Argh, “Alpha!” Damn spelling!)

Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Apr 14

And right after the Appha Flight / Wolverine / Wendigo run is one of the all-time great X-Men stories!

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Apr 14

I really enjoyed this Alpha Flight / Wolverine / Wendigo run in Uncanny X-Men. I also appreciate how they never call the man in green by name, only the “prime minister,” but we know who he is, hahaha 😊

Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Mar 28

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Arcadia - ASU Wind Ensemble

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Mar 28

Oh my word, everyone - Arcadia, my work for wind ensemble and retro video game consoles, is finally available for purchase!

Link to the Arizona State University premiere in the comments!

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Grade 5 11:00 Arcadia is a an eight-movement work for wind ensemble and retro video game consoles. The story of the piece follows Nora, a heroine who leaves her hometown to find the Trombone of Age…

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Mar 9

From the town where I grew up! In fact, this was my summer job from 2005-2008. I might think that the Viking Statue might be a bit more iconic, but I’ll take the lighthouse 😊

(Photo from the Icelandic Festival website)

Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Feb 17

The premiere performance of “Arcadia,” my work for wind ensemble and retro video game consoles is up! The ASU Wind Ensemble absolutely knocked it out of the park 😊 Check it out! youtu.be/QwUpERa_O3k?...

Arcadia - ASU Wind Ensemble

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Feb 12

(Not available yet, apparently! But soon! 😛)

Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Feb 12

TO THE SKIES!

My new Level 1 piece for concert band with MakeMusic/Alfred is out now! It has optional 16-bit backing track and the ensemble used it with all its SNES airship music inspired wonder.

Purchase link in the comments!

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To the Skies!, by Kenley Kristofferson – Score & Sound

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Feb 7

My heart is so full after an incredible evening of music last night. Dr. Jason Caslor and the ASU Wind Ensemble knocked “Arcadia” out of the park last night and gave it a premiere full of life, energy, and joy. I’ll share more as the day goes on, but here’s a taste of the show last night 😊

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Feb 6

The incredible Dr. Nora Wilson and I got to talk retro games, music composition, and “Arcadia Trombonica” with Brandon University!

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Arcadia Trombonica with Dr. Nora Wilson and Kenley Kristofferson

YouTube video by Brandon University Research

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Feb 5

Thursday night! The Arizona State University Wind Ensemble is premiering ARCADIA, my work for wind ensemble and retro video game consoles! See you at ASU Gammage in less than 48 hours!

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Feb 4

Thanks! It is being both recorded and live streamed. I’ll make sure to post the link when I get it!

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Jan 28

Slowly working my way through the Chris Claremont run of X-Men. Look out, Alberta, here they come.

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Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Jan 28

Today I made the connection that Vindicator of Alpha Flight’s name is James Hudson, like the Hudson Bay and James Bay between Manitoba and Ontario 🍁

Kenley Kristofferson @kkristofferson.bsky.social · Jan 27

Does Phonogram qualify as a big Image comic? It’s old and had a short run, but I enjoyed it (though you would absolutely know more about their British music references than I ever could).