John Mackey - The Composing Process

The way John Mackey composes a piece is nearly as unique as the path he took to become a composer. Every work is a commission, which allows him to take a break between compositions. Hear how he conceives the structure of a piece in the manner an architect might design a building, creating its shape and nature before he ever writes a note.
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Created by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Produced by Nick Buddock, Ian McLoughlin & Rocco Richardson
Filmed by Rocco Richardson
Edited by Rocco Richardson
Interviewer: Ian McLoughlin
Featuring: John Mackey
Video footage:
Concerto for Soprano Sax and Wind Ensemble by John Mackey - The University of Texas Wind Ensemble - Soloist: Stephen Page • Mackey: Concerto for S...
“Frozen Cathedral” by John Mackey - The North Texas Wind Symphony • UNT Wind Symphony: Mac...