John Robert Matz composes for concert band and video games

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Jun 25, 201500:15:04Games & Hobbies

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 shar...

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