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11/15/2013

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When I was very young Bob transcribed my first compositions and made them into a little book. It has always been something I've treasured. In the first days following his death, I thought of this book and remembered that there was a half sheet of manuscript paper tucked in the back with the beginnings of a theme that Bob and I had playfully written together as kids. We triumphantly titled it “Millikan’s Symphony in A minor” in big block letters. I took it out, having not looked at it in many years, and discovered that interestingly it began with the interval of a descending minor 9th. It was then that the idea came to me to compose a “Millikan Symphony” for Bob, based in part on this theme. I met with Andy Olshan before the funeral and the rowers afterward, and plans for a collaborative weekend have been germinating and growing ever since.


Welcome to the Millikan Symphony blog! This will be a place where you can peer into my creative process over the next year as I collaborate with the Chapel Hill community and compose Millikan Symphony. What is normally a very solitary process for me will become a shared experience here on this blog. Do stay in touch!
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Mary D G Barker
11/18/2013 09:22:08 am

You are wonderful to honor Bob in this way. If I can find some money after the first of the year I shall send it to you.
We all loved and admired Bob in the National Breast Cancer Coalition. We were very sad when we learned of his death. He was always so willing to help us. Mary b

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Ann Millikan
11/18/2013 12:11:13 pm

Thank you so much Mary. It is wonderful to hear from you and know you worked with Bob. Your support means a lot to me. All Best, Ann

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Eve Beglarian link
11/21/2013 10:25:00 pm

what a great way to honor your brother, Ann! I look forward to following your blog and to hearing what takes shape over the course of this year! all the very best to you, Eve

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