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Rossano Galante: Hollywood Orchestration, Film Scores, and the Blueprint for Heroic Themes

Rossano Galante: Hollywood Orchestration, Film Scores, and the Blueprint for Heroic Themes

Update: 2025-11-21
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In this episode, Brian and Chris talk with film orchestrator and celebrated concert band composer Rossano Galante. Rossano shares his journey from Buffalo to Hollywood, studying with the legendary Jerry Goldsmith (who told him to keep playing trumpet!) and how he transitioned his film orchestration skills into writing the heroic, romantic music his band audiences love. The hosts and Rossano get deeply candid about the struggles and ultimate joys of the creative process, offering invaluable, practical advice for any young composer looking to get published and succeed.

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Rossano Galante: Hollywood Orchestration, Film Scores, and the Blueprint for Heroic Themes

Rossano Galante: Hollywood Orchestration, Film Scores, and the Blueprint for Heroic Themes

Brian Balmages and Chris Bernotas in conjunction with Alfred Music and MakeMusic