This composition by UMC student and award winning songwriter Joe Bigalke was inspired by Mozart and demonstrates the emotional breadth and depth he experiences when writing music. Joe and his instructor Ethan Lee Sadler worked together to arrange and produce the full orchestral suite at Universal Music Center recording studio.
UMC Executive Director Mike Arturi interviews long time student and award winning songwriter Joe Bigalke. Hear Joe’s inspiring story and learn the benefits of music education at Universal Music Center! Recorded October 2025 at Universal Music Center.
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