International artists hoping to perform in the United States are finding the visa process much more arduous and expensive.

The 88-year-old composer, who talks as fast as the interlocking phrases of his music, looks back on crucial moments in a career that moved minimalism into the mainstream.

The Music for All National Festival is a chance to bring together middle and high school concert bands, orchestras, and ensembles to perform.

Songs by Pixley-Fink first premiered on WDET's airwaves via MI Local, hosted by Jeff Milo, heard Tuesdays at 9 p.m.