Kyle McLoone
When I was 4, my mother started me on piano lessons which I continued until I was 8 and my piano teacher moved. I attended Ekstrand Elementary where I learned flute for two years from Mr. Coby Martinez and voice from Mrs. Lang. (I still accredit Mr. Martinez with the true start of my musical career). At the end of 5th grade I began my study of classical violin with Mrs. Sarah Garbett-Lee and continued my lessons for 4 years until I transferred to her husband (and my orchestral conductor) Mr. Rocky Lee, who taught me until I was unable to afford lessons, several months ago. I then went to Lone Hill Middle School and continued my vocal study with Nancy Wolfe while keeping my instrumental music alive outside of school.When I entered San Dimas High School, I was unfortunate enough to miss out on my freshman year of band, but I started with Mr. Ed Wolfe my sophomore year. That year I studied music theory as well as conventional band and jazz. It was this year that I picked up most of my skills, quickly grasping a firm understanding of clarinet, sax, trumpet, French horn, euphonium, and tuba (thanks to Mr. Wolfe and our wonderful band members). In my junior year I have learned bassoon, oboe, viola, cello, and bass. I currently play bassoon in the South Coast Youth Symphony Orchestra, French horn in the SDHS band, and bass in the SDHS Jazz Band. I also currently teach violin and viola to elementary school students at Gard's Music in Glendora.
Now on to my life as a composer. The composer in me was truly released the year I took AP music theory with Mr. Wolfe, when he made us write a full composition as our final project. The first genre I tackled was the string quartet, a field in which I am very familiar. My first composition was called Sonata in A Minor written for 2 violins, cello, and bass (at that point in time I had somewhat of a prejudice against violas and viola players. I am unsure as to why, but I have since then overcome said prejudice). I received a 100% on that project and was eager to write more. Over the Summer of 2007, I wrote the longest piece I have ever written, called Lira Ráneva, written for string quartet (violas included) and full 4 part choir. The title of the piece (and lyrics) comes from J.R.R. Tolkien's language of Elvish. It translates to "Song of the Moon."
In May of this year, I set out to write a piano lullaby for a friend of mine for her birthday in July. I now realize the stress involved in composing to a deadline! I wrote the piece to it's entirety no less than 4 times and 4 times did I rip it up and start from scratch! The piece is now finished and is titled Eva's Lullaby, written for piano and flute. So far my life in music has been an amazing experience and I hope to one day pursue a career in music after attending a 4 year university.
Contact: kyle_m@classicalmatters.com
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