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This was arranged for the Lee’s Summit Jazz Orchestra to celebrate a couple of milestone birthdays from our regular fans at our monthly 1909 Club gigs. It starts ambiguously, as […]

This piece was written for the Lee’s Summit Jazz Orchestra‘s performance at the 88th Annual MMEA In-Service Workshop/Conference, January 29th, 2026. It features a flugelhorn soloist, and each trumpet part […]

“Wide Awake” is a swing piece with a loose feel and dense (and occasionally dissonant) harmony. What can I say, I’m a fan of dissonance! This is an advanced-level piece […]

Machine Shop was written for trombonist Dave Cooper. Many years ago when I was in high school I worked with Dave at a mall which has since been torn down. […]

Clamored Cantos was composed for Alex Caselman’s doctoral recital. The piece incorporates solo trumpet, piano, prerecorded media and live effects (processed using the very affordable Apple Mainstage). The soloist typically […]

Glitch was composed for the combined bands at Lee’s Summit West High School and was performed on April 28th, 2014. The premier performance featured Mr. Bob Harvey (LSR7 band director, […]

About this piece: “Pathways” was written for the West Central Missouri Music Educators Association and C. Grant Maledy, Jazz Vice President, to be performed by the 2015-16 All District Jazz […]

This collection of 6 short sight reading examples was inspired by the concept of music cues for film and television. These examples are Grade 3 but challenge the players to […]

“Syndrome” was commissioned by Clif Thurmond and the 2012 Symphonic Band from Lee’s Summit West High School. They performed the piece on the 74th Annual Missouri Music Educator’s Conference/Workshop. It […]