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.

Read the blog: http://blogs.jwpepper.com/index.php/j...

Find John Mackey’s sheet music here: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/...

Watch more Mackey interview segments with J.W. Pepper here:    • The Inside Voice: John Mackey  

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 Soprano Sax and ...  

“Frozen Cathedral” by John Mackey – The North Texas Wind Symphony    • UNT Wind Symphony: Mackey's Frozen Ca...