Everything Band Podcast

Composer Michael Markowski joins the show to offer a thoughtful conversation about his very unique career as a musician and composer. Topics: Michael’s background including the revelation that despite having a career as a composer able to support himself he does not possess a degree in music! Michael’s early experiences with Manhattan Beach Publications and the move to self-publishing. Traditional pre-printed scores vs. PDF downloads. Some advice for commissioning a new work including one thing to avoid when approaching a composer. Links: Michael Markowski Manhattan Beach Music World Adult Wind Orchestra Project Michael Markowski: Shadow Rituals Michael Markowski: Joy Ride Biography: MICHAEL MARKOWSKI (b. 1986) is fully qualified to watch movies and cartoons. In 2010, he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 'Film Practices' from Arizona State University. While Markowski never studied music in college, he did study privately with his mentors, Jon Gomez and Dr. Karl Schindler, and has