Everything Band Podcast

As the composer of more than 250 works for band and co-founder of Queenwood Publications, Anne McGinty has enjoyed a remarkable career. In this episode she shares highlights and stories from her extraordinary musical life, and offers advice for young composers and teachers. Topics: Anne's early years as a young musician, including her stint as a flutist for the Tuscon Symphony in her early 20's. How she got into writing for band music and the story of Queenwood Publications. The story of her commission by the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Advice for young composer and thoughts about commissions. Links: McGintyMusic.com Queenwood Catalog at Neil A. Kjos Music Company NAMM Oral Histories: John Edmondson McGinty: Tuba and 12 McGinty: Clouds McGinty: All the Pretty Little Horses Biography: Anne McGinty is known throughout the world as the most prolific woman composer in the field of concert band literature, having written more than 225 pieces, with more than 50 of those commissioned by bands across