"Divine Mischief" Featuring Julian Bliss

On this October 1st, The United States Air Force Band would like to wish a very happy birthday to legendary composer, John Mackey! To celebrate, we're presenting a clip from his newest work for clarinet and wind ensemble called "Divine Mischief". The Band performed this wildly exciting piece earlier this year with world-renown clarinetist, Julian Bliss. The soloist plays the role of a trickster, demonstrating both unparalleled virtuosity and the ability to create tender, yearning melodies throughout. We are grateful for this new addition to the wind band repertoire - thank you, Mr. Mackey and Happy birthday!

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Divine Mischief (Concerto for Clarinet)
by John Mackey
Julian Bliss, clarinet

I. A stranger and a game
II. Disappointment, regret, regression: A waltz
III. Spellbound

The United States Air Force Band
Colonel Don Schofield, conductor


Credits
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Producer/Videographer
Master Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez - Live Audio/Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Josh Voyles - Monitor Engineer
Master Sgt. Tim Hilgert - Videographer
Master Sgt. Mike Brest - Video Editor
Nathan Devonshyre, Andrew Waters - Lighting
Master Sgt. Nikki Hill - Artist Manager
Technical Sgt. Joey Velez - Artist Manager