Artist Profile
George Victor Olson is a freelance composer who uses the stage name of Magnificat Sonnets and is founder of RockingMouse, an connection platform for audio and visual artists. Artist portfolio and scores are located under Magnificat Sonnets Music.
In method, I write music by ear directly to notation software. Here the inventions are manicured and orchestrated until a final rendition is produced. I have very little musical training and no longer play an instrument. I study eight different types of music to explore different rhythm patterns. These include classical, choral, musical theatre, jazz, new age, pop, folk and Latin. To lean more about me, search for my work on network websites, follow my business link to Magnificat Sonnets Music or explore RockingMouse for more information. To date, I have produced 8 performance and 6 student albums which feature 20 suites and 276 titles.
In 2012, I upgraded to Sibelius 7. In 2007 I was not concerned about the quality of my scores in Sibelius 4. Frequently, I would just place all similar voicing on a single staff. This year I have set upon the task of rewriting all scores so that each note is assigned to an independent instrument. This also allows me to remaster all audio and make better recordings for audiophiles using the higher quality virtual instruments available in Sibelius 7.
Educated in business. Performed accounting jobs for many years. Retired early due to disability. Upon retirement I began exploring composition again as a hobby. As a boy, I pursued both classical and popular music for about three and a half years. In 2007, I purchased a simple program called Music Time to notate 16 songs that I had invented in my youth. Then I learned Encore, Finale and Sibelius 4 to achieve better audio. Virtual instruments were just coming out at that time. Since 2007, I have written an additional 122 scores.
I would like for my music to be played. This year, in addition to the original performance scores, I have also translated all works into both piano and guitar for students. Thus, at present, there are 138 performance scores, plus an additional 138 scores written for piano and guitar. I am posting both beginning and advanced works in the effort to reach performers of all ages.
George Victor Olson is the founder of Rockingmouse Music, a conglomeration of six integrated art and entertainment websites. Our mission is to proliferate the creative works of independent songwriters, classical composers and/or freelance writers by providing a forum through which global writers and performers can collaborate and extend their marketing reach. We also offer showcase, product resale and legal services. Websites include RockingMouse, The Art Gallery, The Musical Box, The Mouse House, Legal Agreements and RockingMouse Info.