John M. Pasternak is an experienced composer with works published by RWS Music Company, Carl Fischer Music, Bandworks Publications, Grand Mesa Music Publishers, Excelcia Music Publishing, and Wingert-Jones Publications. His āIntrepid Fanfareā, āExcelā March and arrangements of the āHeart of Americaā March and āNational Defenseā March were selected as one of the Top 100 works by Bandworld Magazine.
In addition to his numerous concert works, John composed music for several films, including the Audio Technica video "How To Mic A Zombie." He has written for several Coaster Studios documentaries, beginning with āSave My Parkā and most recently āThis is How We Roll.ā He is currently working on music for the American Coaster Enthusiastsā (ACE) documentary āThe Legacy of Schwarzkopfā which will be released in the Fall of 2024.