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A composer living in the Chicagoland area, Mike McFerron primarily composes concert music. His works range from orchestra to electroacoustic and have been performed throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. On this website, visitors can learn more about McFerron by reading his biography and reading program notes of his music. Although all material is copyrighted, visitors may also download free MP3 audio files of his music for personal use. To purchase printed scores and performance parts, visit his publishing website, Red Earth Publishing.


". . .one of the most tightly integrated orchestral pieces I've encountered in some time. At its core is a nine-note scale that gives rise to various permutations, yet beyond any manipulations of pitch sequences and relationships lies an inexorable, heroic quality I found remarkably compelling."

A Review of Perspectives for orchestra performed by the Louisville Orchestra
Andrew Adler
The Courier-Journal


"Mike McFerron's "Perspectives" had. . .rhythmic variety and energy. . .with drum and percussion ostinatos driving the music jazzily."

John von Rhein
Chicago Tribune