The Writing of Boom/Bust
The Writing of Boom/Bust takes place at McKinley Arts & Culture Center in Reno on November 13, 2026. 925 Riverside Dr, Reno, NV 89503, USA.
McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr, Reno, NV 89503, USA, Reno
Go behind-the-scenes with Reno local, composer Max Deger, as he discusses the artistic journey and inspiration for his new work, boom/BUST.Max Deger is a conductor, composer, producer, and educator. He is an artistic partner and conductor with reNEW Music, and has worked as a conductor with groups such as the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, Nevada Wind Ensemble, and Brooklyn Wind Symphony, where he also performed on trumpet. He has conducted ensembles at the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles, Power Station NYC, and SoFi Stadium, performing with artists such as the Black Eyed Peas and Joe Lovano. As a composer, Max has had his works performed by reNEW Music and premiered at the Shadows Contemporary Art Festival, and his piece boom/BUST will premiere this November with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Laura Jackson.November 13, 2026: coffee and mingling 10:30–11:00 AM; lecture 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.