Personal Life In March, I moved into a new apartment. It was overdue. I needed a place that was more affordable. I lucked out and found a spot close to downtown (about 10 minutes), with some roommates who I like and trust. Video Game Music I composed more music than usual recently, participating as a composer in two game jams. A game jam is an event where programmers compete to create the best game possible in a very short time span (like a weekend). They can work alone or in teams. I worked with teams in Mini Jam #102 and Ludum Dare #50. Sam Levreault's Master's Recital In early April, I flew to Massachusetts to perform with flutist Samantha Levreault. Sam is pursuing her master's at UMass Amherst, and a master's recital was one of the requirements for graduation. This one was unusual, though. Back in 2020, Sam commissioned me to write a flute sonata. I worked on it from home when the pandemic hit. The result was Club Sonata, a huge piece in four movements. This was a big project for both of us. It was difficult, jazz- and dance-inspired music that pushed our abilities. When it was done, we commissioned an artist (Janina Putzker) to help produce a score that was colorful and beautiful. Then we premiered it on this master's recital. I can't convey how satisfying this was. I'm very proud of this music. It was a privilege to perform it with Sam (on my birthday, no less). And it went well. A recording of the show can be seen at bentibbetts.net/slmasters. The score for the flute sonata is available to subscribers. Timbral Music Studios I rent my office at Timbral Music Studios, a workspace for musicians set up by my friend Graham Yates. We're offering piano, composition, and voice lessons here in Round Rock. In the summer, we'll be hosting a music camp for young composers. Although each studio here operates independently, it's hard not to feel like a team. At the end of the day it's inspiring to be around these people, because they're productive and motivated to make good music. If you're a local musician looking for a space to teach or rehearse, please consider joining us! For more information about the studio visit www.timbralmusic.studio. New Content in March and April 2022 "The Joy of Composing": a behind-the-scenes video about creating new music, inspired by Bob Ross. - www.bentibbetts.net/joyofcomposing New in the Audio Store: Grassy Fields for clarinet and marimba; and Man's Best Friend for solo piano. - www.bentibbetts.net/audiostore Performances at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin: music by Schumann, Copland, McDowell, Grieg, Chaminade, and Debussy - www.bentibbetts.net/uu Video Game Music for Mini Jam #102: "The Bot That Refused To Die" - www.bentibbetts.net/minijam102 "Music And Joy": an interview with singer/songwriter Nick Dauphinais - www.bentibbetts.net/musicandjoy "Symphony in a Sound": an interview with composer/sound designer David Orr - www.bentibbetts.net/symphonyinasound Samantha Levreault's Master's Recital: a performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the premiere of "Club Sonata" - www.bentibbetts.net/slmasters