David Maslanka [SEP] occupation
David Maslanka
David Maslanka (August 30, 1943 – August 7, 2017) was an American composer 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
also the quizmaster for "New Humanist" magazine.
A book interview with David Freeman at BBC Radio Oxford led to Maslanka's contributing anecdotes and puzzles to many programmes and he was eventually given his own programme "PDQ" which gave Maslanka a freer rein for his peculiar blend of comedy and conundrums.
He was also invited by the World Service to broadcast his humorous puzzle anecdotes to the hostages during the Gulf War.
Maslanka designed the puzzles for Harry Horse's 1996 computer game, "Drowned God".