Junior High and Middle School Band Directors are encouraged to check out “A New Sheriff in Town”, a brand new release in the composition store just in time for use at adjudication/assessment settings or at spring concerts. 12 Years after the release of “The Last Stagecoach Heist” (published by FJH Music), the beginning of the story is told in a […]
I am seeking contributions and perspectives on a repertoire project that specifically focus on repertoire for JH/MS Bands. If you are interested and as your schedule permits, please accept this invitation to participate by clicking on the link below. Essential Repertoire for JH/MS Bands Survey Thank you in advance for lending your voice of experience to this survey. You are […]
I am delighted to share that I have five new pieces available for Concert Band from Carl Fischer. I hope that you might take a few minutes to consider how these pieces might be beneficial for your ensembles to study and perform in the coming year. Additionally, I am highlighting several older pieces that groups continue to enjoy working on. […]
The sum of a year of programming for bands should look back into our wonderful history of repertoire, celebrate under-programmed works and composers, and look forward to new works that bring out the best in our skills as conductors and the development of student musicians.
Erickson proved an axiom that bears mention for all composers: Great music doesn’t have to be hard; Great music needs to be great.
