Miracle of the Music Man: The Classic American Story of Meredith Willson

Mark Cabaniss brings to life the rocky origins of this timeless show, the music behind it, and the against-all-odds success story of its creator. Interweaving behind-the-scenes perspectives, this book looks at Meredith Willson’s unusual career as a composer, conductor, radio personality, and flutist, which reached its pinnacle in The Music Man.

Mark Cabaniss is a music publisher, writer, producer, and broadcaster, and his published compositions include musicals, cantatas, and instrumental works. He is a multiple recipient of ASCAP’s Popular Music Award and an award-winning producer. Mark is a correspondent for nationally-syndicated radio show Hollywood 360 and serves as an adjunct professor of music business at Belmont University. He is the author of Music Business Essentials, and his website is www.markcabaniss.com.