ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS

My original compositions have a fresh, contemporary sound while still being memorable and melodic. I make sure the pacing moves at an appropriate pace while allowing a variety of textures and colors to come through. I am pleased to say that my original shows have been performed at state and circuit finals alike. One of the main advantages of performing an original composition is that you will not have to deal with securing copyright clearance.

Wanting to have a section of the show with only brass so your woodwinds can move to flag? Would you like a portion of the show to only have woodwinds and mallets so the brass can be part of an involved visual presentation? Whether you have an outstanding section that should be featured often or are looking for creative and appropriate ways to mask a weaker section, all of these things can be accomplished when you commission an original show. We will work together with your concept and design parameters to create a show that truly fits YOUR ensemble. Please note that commissioning original shows often takes more time and effort than arranging. Because of this, please get in touch with me by March to insure timely delivery to you and the rest of your staff.

I write all my music with Finale 2008 and utilize the Garritan Personal Orchestra Concert & Marching Band sound font for the MP3s. All scores and parts are delivered as Adobe PDF files. Should you also decide to have me write your drill, I utilize the online PyWare viewer for students and staff to watch and listen to fully animated drill. This allows your students to be able to see the "big picture" ahead of time allowing them to have a better understanding of their responsibilities when they hit the field.  I am a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and publish all of my original works through my publishing company TMP.

AVAILABLE ORIGINAL SHOWS

GEORGE ORWELL'S "1984" (Medium/Difficult)
Originally commissioned by Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL
Music inspired by the novel of the same name.

• The Negative Utopia
• Winston's Secret
• Big Brother is Watching You

BEYOND THE INFINITE (Easy/Medium)
Originally commissioned by Mott High School, Waterford, MI
An optimistic show about outer space featuring quotes of other recognizable songs.

• Beyond the Infinite
• The North Star
• 3rd Rock

INDUSTRY (Easy/Medium)
Originally commissioned by Mott High School, Waterford, MI
Following the events of a day in the factory.

• Industry
• Daily Grind
• Lunch Break
• End of the Line

NOT THE NINTH (Medium/Difficult)
Originally commissioned by Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL
Inspired by SCV's "Not the Nutcracker", this is a dark exploration of Beethoven's 9th Symphony.

• Not the Ninth
• Looking for Ludwig
• Thou Glorious Spark
• Yoj ot Edo

RHAPSODY IN RED (Medium)
Originally commissioned by Champaign Central High School, Champaign, IL
An aggressive 4 movement work that features a strong brass section with a stronger lead trumpet.

• Fade to Red
• Let it Burn
• Rhapsody in Red
• Fighting Fire with Fire

UNDER CONSTRUCTION (Medium/Difficult)
Originally commissioned by Athens High School, Troy, MI
From the blue print to the ribbon cutting, coming together to build for the benefit of all.

• Laying the Foundation
• View from Above
• Under Construction
• Finale

COMING SOON

DEJA VU (Medium/Difficult)
A darker exploration in 4 parts with recurring musical and visual themes.

X AND O (Medium/Difficult)
The simplest game is not always the easiest to win.

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