John Robert Matz composes for concert band and video games

Update: 2015-06-25

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Chicago-based composer John Robert Matz isn't strictly a video-game music creator. He also writes for concert band. On this week's Top Score, Matz talks about these different works and their distinct styles. He also shares some 'sneak peaks' into tracks from the upcoming 'Fossil Echo.'

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John Robert Matz composes for concert band and video games

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John Robert Matz composes for concert band and video games

John Robert Matz composes for concert band and video games