David Maslanka, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Maslanka

American composer

Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1943

Place of Birth: New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 06-Aug-2017

Profession: composer, university teacher, musicologist, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

David Maslanka (August 30, 1943 – August 7, 2017) was an American composer of Polish descent who wrote for a variety of genres, including works for choir, wind ensemble, chamber music, and symphony orchestra. Best known for his wind ensemble compositions, Maslanka published nearly 130 pieces, including ten symphonies, eight of them for concert band, over 15 concerti, and a full Mass.
His compositional style is rhythmically intense and complex, highly tonal and melodically-oriented.
His compositions have been performed throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan (Savoie 2003).
His Tenth symphony was orchestrated by his son, Matthew Maslanka, as it was incomplete at the composer's death.