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 2012 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 provide online videos of the drill synced with the music for your 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.
Interested in learning more about the creative process behind these pieces as well as life on the road judging and performing? Please visit my blog for all this and more!
WORKS FOR CONCERT BAND
THE NEGATIVE UTOPIA (Grade 4 - 4.5)
Music inspired by George Orwell's novel "1984"
Download The Negative Utopia (6:41)
ORIGINAL MARCHING BAND SHOWS
GEORGE ORWELL'S "1984" (Grade 4)
Originally commissioned by Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL
Music inspired by the novel of the same name.
Currently available exclusively through Center X ProductionsALL THE KINGS MEN (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Champaign Central High School, Champaign, IL
Chivalry. Honor. Betrayal?
Currently available exclusively through Center X Productions (under alternate title)
- Knights of the Realm
- The Fairest of Them All
- Treachery Afoot
- All the Kings Men
- Couldn't Put Him Back Together
BEYOND THE INFINITE (Grade 2.5)
Originally commissioned by Mott High School, Waterford, MI
An optimistic show about outer space featuring quotes of other recognizable songs.DIES IRAE (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Stephen F. Austin High School, Austin, TX
The Day of Judgement, featuring original themes along with those of Verdi and Mozart
- Part One
- Part Two
- Part Three
- Part Four
THE DIVINE COMEDY (Grade 2.5)
Originally commissioned by Marengo High School, Marengo, IL
Music inspired by Dante Alighieri's epic poem of the same name.
Currently available exclusively through Center X ProductionsINDUSTRY (Grade 3)
Originally commissioned by Mott High School, Waterford, MI
Following the events of a day in the factory.
Currently available exclusively through Center X ProductionsIT'S ABOUT TIME (Grade 3)
Originally commissioned by Marengo High School, Marengo, IL
No matter who or where you are, time always marches on.METAMORPHOSIS (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Champaign Central High School, Champaign, IL
The caterpillar looks toward the sky knowing his day will come...NOT THE NINTH (Grade 3.5)
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.OUTSIDE THE BOX (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Athens High School, Troy, MI
A creative look at thinking outside the box featuring a strong woodwind section.
Currently available exclusively through Center X ProductionsprimarySECONDARY (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills, MI
Red, yellow, and blue: the building blocks of the spectrum.
- yellowRED(orange)
- yellowBLUE(green)
- redBLUE(purple)
RHAPSODY IN RED (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Champaign Central High School, Champaign, IL
An aggressive 4 movement work featuring a strong brass section with a stronger lead trumpet.THE RIVER (Grade 4)
Originally commissioned by Champaign Central High School, Champaign, IL
All it takes is one tiny drop to get the river started towards the ocean.
Currently available exclusively though Center X Productions
- One Tiny Drop
- The River
- Grand Rapids
- Into the Ocean
RUSSIAN DANCES (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven, MI
A symphonic take on traditional Russian folk melodies
- Vivace Furioso
- Allegretto
- Barynya
- Presto Animato
SHADOWS OF THE ZODIAC (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Athens High School, Troy, MI
What stories lie beyond the night sky?
Currently available exclusively through Center X ProductionsTWELVE NIGHTS (Grade 3.5)
Originally commissioned by Killingly High School, Danielson, CT
A dark exploration on familiar themes of the winter months.
- Twelve Nights
- Stille Nacht
- Bells
COMING SOON
IMPOSSIBILITIES: THE WORKS OF M.C. ESCHER (Grade 3.5)
Music inspired by four of M.C. Escher's incredible works.
DOWNLOAD SAMPLES
Click here to download a sample score page.
Click here to download a sample part at 8.5x11 size.
Click here to download a sample part at march size.
Revised: 14 Oct 12