Eric Whitacre

My great friend Steven Bryant is documenting his composition process while writing his latest piece, a  new ‘Concerto for Wind Ensemble.’ It really is a must-see for aspiring composers and conductors – I can’t ever remember seeing a concert composer go this deep in an effort to explain his/her creative process.

Here is Steve’s welcome video, introducing the entire series:

And here is the first full installment, a beautifully detailed and honest look at his process as he composes: