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Jazz EnsembleAfterthoughtThis laid-back swing chart pairs the drums with the warm blend of flugelhorns and trombones. Trombone and trumpet soloists explore contemporary changes across two contrasting sections before a bright shout chorus brings the full ensemble—and especially the saxophone section—to the foreground.
Lyric Soprano and Chamber OrchestraSylvan SpiritsSylvan Spirits draws attention to global deforestation by capturing the woods’ haunting, mystical beauty through three poetic settings. Anne Brontë’s lighthearted “Lines Composed in a Wood on a Windy Day” gives way to the somber atmosphere of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Way Through the Woods,” and the work closes in mystery with Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Alternate versions for baritone and orchestra or narrator and orchestra are available upon request.
Tuba/Euphonium QuartetNegative SpaceCommissioned by the American Tuba Quartet, Negative Space blends classical craft with jazz and popular influences in a three-movement work that is both demanding and engaging. A buoyant, syncopated opening in E-flat major gives way to a melancholy D-flat waltz colored by chromatic harmony. The finale combines motives from both movements in an energetic F-major scherzo, punctuated by chorales and a fugato on its way to a climactic finish.
Two-Horn Jazz Combo320 SycamoreSet in a flowing 12/8 feel, 320 Sycamore combines dynamic rhythmic shifts with a modern diatonic palette designed for engaging, accessible improvisation. Open sections at the beginning and end invite the rhythm section to shape each performance in its own way.
Jazz EnsembleA Fool's HopeIn this dramatic chart, the “fool” is the pianist, locked in a struggle with the band for harmonic control. A lyrical opening and return frame an expressive tenor saxophone solo, while the piano–ensemble conflict drives the music’s central tension.
Jazz EnsembleAfterthoughtThis laid-back swing chart pairs the drums with the warm blend of flugelhorns and trombones. Trombone and trumpet soloists explore contemporary changes across two contrasting sections before a bright shout chorus brings the full ensemble—and especially the saxophone section—to the foreground.
Chamber OrchestraAn American TragedyThis compact orchestral work evokes the fateful scene on Big Bittern Lake in Theodore Dreiser’s novel An American Tragedy.
Brass EnsembleAngels We Have Heard on HighCommissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2015, this triumphant setting transforms the familiar carol into a brilliant holiday fanfare for brass and percussion. The scoring gives every brass section a moment to shine.
Jazz EnsembleAny Moment NowRich harmonies, syncopated figures, and staggered entrances give this swing original for advancing groups a fresh, sophisticated sound. Second trumpet is featured in both the melody and an improvised solo, followed by dramatic section and full-band passages that build in intensity before a quiet final note.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboApprenticeIn the spirit of John Coltrane’s “Impressions,” this up-tempo swing tune opens broad spaces for modal improvisation. Unexpected rhythmic turns in the melody keep the familiar framework fresh.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboArtoisA deconstruction of “Stella by Starlight,” Artois preserves key melodic elements while rebuilding the harmony around a fresh modal progression and an entirely new form. The result balances recognition with surprise.
Concert BandBattle Cry of FreedomWritten in 1862, “Battle Cry of Freedom” became one of the defining songs of the Union cause and the fight against slavery. This setting presents its familiar melody in a range of moods and styles, capturing both the fierce patriotism and profound sorrow of a nation at war.
Jazz EnsembleBeneath the Veiled MoonInspired by the sight of an orange-red moon emerging through clouds far from city lights, this through-composed work captures a serene nocturnal atmosphere. A lyrical trumpet feature floats above the ensemble’s warm, richly colored textures.
Jazz EnsembleBlue PeaceInspired by Maria Schneider’s compositional language — particularly “Green Piece” — this straight-eighth chart surrounds the ensemble with a broad palette of contemporary colors. The soprano or alto saxophonist receives extensive space for modal improvisation.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboBlue PeaceThis even-eighth piece uses a colorful modern diatonic palette inspired by Maria Schneider and the broader contemporary large-ensemble tradition, recast here for an intimate three-horn combo.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboBlues for WayneWritten in tribute to Wayne Shorter, this piece retains the 12-bar blues form while reimagining its harmony through a modal lens. The result sounds contemporary without losing the music’s essential blues character.
Two-Horn Jazz ComboBombadilThis odd-meter piece weaves shifting rhythms and intricate ostinatos into an ever-evolving texture. A harmonically rich rhythm-section landscape supports the melody and solos, while sudden 13/8 passages keep players and listeners alert.
Jazz EnsembleBread, Apples, and Very Small RocksOne of the composer’s most angular, contemporary works, this chart gives the entire ensemble opportunities for free improvisation. Pointillistic writing at the opening and close tests the band’s rhythmic precision, while a persistent ostinato anchors the music in a modern groove.
Brass QuintetChristmas MusicA festive collection of seven traditional carols for brass quintet: “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Deck the Halls,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “O Christmas Tree,” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”
Jazz EnsembleClue's BluesCommissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2019 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble, this swinging blues pairs a memorable melody with substantial ensemble writing and plentiful solo opportunities. It offers medium-advanced bands an energetic, audience-friendly program choice.
Concert BandConcerto for Tuba and Concert BandThis 15-minute, three-movement concerto casts the tuba as a protagonist traveling from playful innocence through despondency to anger and exasperation. Its traditional fast–slow–fast design blends classical harmony and form with jazz-inflected rhythm, syncopation, and the melodic spirit of folk and popular music.
Tuba and PianoConcerto for Tuba and PianoThis 15-minute, three-movement concerto casts the tuba as a protagonist traveling from playful innocence through despondency to anger and exasperation. Its traditional fast–slow–fast design blends classical harmony and form with jazz-inflected rhythm, syncopation, and the melodic spirit of folk and popular music.
Brass TrioDark SkyCommissioned by Denali Brass, this challenging work for trumpet, horn, and tuba contrasts driving, angular rhythms with a soaring cantabile theme.
Jazz EnsembleEleventh Hour BluesInspired by Neal Hefti’s “Splanky” for the Count Basie Orchestra, this blues spotlights piano, alto saxophone, and trombone. A saxophone soli and a series of full-ensemble peaks give the chart classic big-band drive.
Two-Horn Jazz ComboEssênciaInspired by Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band, Essência opens with a hypnotic guitar ostinato beneath the rhythm section’s swirling harmony. The horns weave a lyrical line above the texture as unexpected rhythmic turns keep the performance in motion.
Jazz EnsembleEventideEventide moves its featured trombonist from relaxed medium swing into an energetic hip-hop groove. The ensemble trades phrases with the soloist and steps forward in vivid tutti passages.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboFall FoliageFall Foliage combines a deep funk groove with modern suspended harmony and a vivid melodic palette. Its chord progression grows from the composer’s big-band arrangement of “Autumn Leaves,” offering a new angle on the familiar standard.
Jazz EnsembleFields of GreenBright in character and rich in slash-chord harmony, Fields of Green gives the pianist an extended unaccompanied solo at its center. When the ensemble returns, the melody continually transforms, carrying its momentum through the final chord.
Jazz EnsembleFigure It OutCommissioned by the New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band for its 2011 “Basie and Beyond” concert featuring Marcus Printup, Figure It Out honors the Basie arranging tradition while pushing its language forward. A rubato piano introduction offers a fresh take on the classic Basie opening before the featured trumpet enters for an extended solo, balanced by lively ensemble tuttis.
Jazz EnsembleFiresideThis concise ensemble feature explores a wide range of instrumental groupings and timbral combinations in a style influenced by Vince Mendoza. A late trumpet solo emerges before the full band takes over in a sweeping climax.
Jazz EnsembleFree PlayInspired by Stephen Nachmanovitch’s book Free Play, this fast contemporary swing chart is built around a commanding tenor saxophone soloist who improvises nearly throughout. After a powerful late climax, demanding woodwind doubles shift the color before muted brass bring the driving work to a quiet close.
Brass EnsembleGive Me JesusCommissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2014, this setting of the traditional spiritual highlights the warmth and quiet majesty of blended brass. Trumpet and horn soloists come to the foreground in the verses, framed by richly voiced choruses.
Jazz EnsembleGliding Through DarknessWritten for trombonist Jim Pugh in 2014, this spacious ballad sets the soloist against open, modal harmony. Woodwind doubles add shifting orchestral color and give the reed section a prominent role in shaping the atmosphere.
Concert BandHarlem DriveWritten for the Millikin University Symphonic Wind Ensemble in 2017, Harlem Drive captures the energy of driving through New York City: a chorus of car horns, street sounds, and Afro-Cuban dance rhythms shaped around an asymmetrical son montuno. A calmer middle section escapes across the George Washington Bridge before the music returns to the city’s bustle.
Jazz EnsembleHeuristicsWritten for the composer’s 2013 graduate recital at the Manhattan School of Music, Heuristics juxtaposes a pointed, angular first theme with a lyrical second idea. Metric modulations and shifting odd meters create a sustained rhythmic challenge for the ensemble.
Jazz EnsembleH F LH F L — “higher, faster, louder” — examines the competitive, athletic spirit associated with jam sessions and the big bands of Buddy Rich, Don Ellis, and Maynard Ferguson. The piece embraces that aggressive energy while balancing it with the composer’s characteristic emphasis on melody, nuance, and musical shape.
Jazz EnsembleHope EternalWritten for the Meetinghouse Jazz Orchestra’s 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day concert, Hope Eternal pairs a clear, uplifting melody with march-like rhythms and a subtle patriotic character. Tenor saxophone, trombone, and trumpet solos ride an energetic rhythm-section groove before the full band reaches a triumphant climax and settles into a more somber close.
Concert BandIdyllCommissioned by the 2015 Area Honor Band, Idyll reflects on the composer’s childhood in Central Illinois. Written after three years in New York City, the piece evokes the region’s open landscapes and quiet rural life with warmth and nostalgia.
Jazz EnsembleIf I Only Had Seven Giant BrainsCommissioned by Glenn Wilson in 2009, this ingenious mashup transforms “If I Only Had a Brain” through the musical lenses of “Giant Steps” and “Seven Steps to Heaven.” The rowdy big-band arrangement amplifies the source material’s humor with extensive metric modulation and quotations from other songs in The Wizard of Oz.
Two-Horn Jazz ComboKrock PotThis straight-ahead swing tune opens with lively horn counterpoint before launching into an energetic solo section with generous room for improvisation.
Jazz EnsembleLament for BobCommissioned by the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note in 2012, Lament for Bob honors Bob Brookmeyer, one of the composer’s defining influences. A trombone chorale expands with the addition of flugelhorns, gathering momentum toward an extended flugelhorn feature. The full band ultimately rises into a primal cry before slowly dissolving into silence.
Jazz EnsembleLiltA lighthearted reflection on the Irish countryside, Lilt evokes the character of traditional Irish music through an expansive contemporary jazz setting. Tenor saxophone and trumpet are featured in open modal solos that suggest the landscape’s broad pastoral spaces.
Jazz EnsembleLooking BackThis dark, romantic medium-tempo waltz offers a rewarding challenge throughout the ensemble. Cross-sectional writing and varied instrumental colors create a richly textured experience for performers and listeners.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboLooking BackThis expansive jazz waltz uses distinctive harmonic motion and melodic common tones to create a relaxed, melancholy atmosphere. Two solo sections move from the melody’s original changes into open modal harmony, giving improvisers contrasting terrain to explore.
Jazz EnsembleMaelstromCommissioned and premiered by the New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band at Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 16, 2015, Maelstrom depicts a ship caught in a powerful whirlpool. Calm breaking waves escalate into a violent struggle as the vortex gathers strength; the tempest eventually subsides, leaving the ship’s fate unresolved.
Concert BandMarch MadnessCommissioned by the Taylorville High School Concert Band in 2012, March Madness honors Dolph Stanley and generations of participants in the school’s athletics programs. Familiar Taylorville fight songs, including “On, Wisconsin!” and the school’s alma mater, are woven into this spirited tribute.
Jazz EnsembleMTAMTA deconstructs Billy Strayhorn’s “Take the ‘A’ Train,” reshaping familiar elements into an original contemporary setting. Distinctive solo sections feature trumpet and baritone saxophone.
Tuba/Euphonium QuartetNegative SpaceCommissioned by the American Tuba Quartet, Negative Space blends classical craft with jazz and popular influences in a three-movement work that is both demanding and engaging. A buoyant, syncopated opening in E-flat major gives way to a melancholy D-flat waltz colored by chromatic harmony. The finale combines motives from both movements in an energetic F-major scherzo, punctuated by chorales and a fugato on its way to a climactic finish.
Concert BandNightfallNightfall evokes the stillness of a quiet night in the open country through the wind band’s rich, expansive sonority. Alto saxophone and baritone solos emerge from the texture, complemented by lyrical woodwind and brass soli.
Jazz EnsembleNight SuiteCommissioned by trombonist Jim Pugh and featured at the 2014 International Trombone Festival in Rochester, New York, Night Suite is a 25-minute work for solo trombone and big band. Its three movements — “Eventide,” “Gliding Through Darkness,” and “Too Late” — trace a broad arc through contrasting nocturnal moods.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboOpen WorldsDistinctive harmony and an angular melody drive this challenging odd-meter tune. Its 7/4 solo section gives improvisers a focused opportunity to develop confidence and fluency in an asymmetrical meter.
Two-Horn Jazz ComboPerpetualOriginally written for four horns, Perpetual is one of the composer’s most structurally intricate combo works. Written piano solos frame an even-eighth central section filled with modern harmonic shifts and unexpected turns. A lyrical horn melody takes center stage while the rhythm section supplies playful, dynamic interplay.
Jazz EnsemblePongThis playful chart pays tribute to Atari’s classic video game as trombone and tenor saxophone volley the melody back and forth, then improvise over rhythm changes. A bluesy saxophone soli nods to Thad Jones, while powerful brass writing keeps the energy high for performers and audiences alike.
Jazz Ensemble¿Quién Sabe?Written in 2012 for the Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra under Bobby Sanabria, ¿Quién Sabe? (“Who Knows?”) combines Brazilian baião and samba rhythms with jazz harmony and funk. Alto saxophone solos over the modal baião section, baritone saxophone takes the spotlight in the samba, and the full band drives several climactic passages.
Brass QuintetScherzos and InterludesCommissioned by the Southern California Brass Quintet in 2013, this challenging work unfolds in five concise movements: three scherzos alternating with two interludes. Propulsive syncopation and angular melodies drive the scherzos, while the interludes offer a lyrical, flowing contrast.
Eight TrombonesSilent NightOriginally conceived for voice and string orchestra, this setting of “Silent Night” has been adapted for eight trombones. A serene opening gradually gathers momentum after the modulation, revealing the ensemble’s warmth and depth.
Jazz EnsembleSoulstyleRooted in funk and gospel, Soulstyle combines multiple solo features with substantial full-ensemble writing. Its bright G-major sound and infectious groove make it an upbeat program choice.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboStrange ResemblanceStrange Resemblance begins with an original 24-bar modal blues and Oliver Nelson–inspired horn voicings before moving into a contrafact on “There Will Never Be Another You.” Solos on the unusual opening form and recurring horn soli give the piece variety, texture, and forward motion.
Lyric Soprano and Chamber OrchestraSylvan SpiritsSylvan Spirits draws attention to global deforestation by capturing the woods’ haunting, mystical beauty through three poetic settings. Anne Brontë’s lighthearted “Lines Composed in a Wood on a Windy Day” gives way to the somber atmosphere of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Way Through the Woods,” and the work closes in mystery with Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Alternate versions for baritone and orchestra or narrator and orchestra are available upon request.
Two-Horn Jazz ComboSynergyThough it remains in 4/4, Synergy creates constant rhythmic tension through intricate interplay, swirling harmony, and an angular melody. The chart offers a substantial ensemble challenge with an energetic, rewarding payoff.
Brass EnsembleThe Land of the FreeCommissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2016, this patriotic medley brings together three traditional American songs: “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” “Battle Cry of Freedom,” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Jazz EnsembleThe Last StrawOne of the composer’s most ambitious large-ensemble works, The Last Straw explores the harmonic possibilities of the augmented scale across a wide-ranging form. Soprano saxophone and flugelhorn share the spotlight in a double concerto of sorts, with featured moments for bass trombone and bass.
Brass EnsembleThe Long Road HomeCommissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2014, The Long Road Home follows a soldier returning from war. A patriotic opening theme gives way to memories of fallen comrades and the violence of battle before returning to the soldier’s enduring optimism and pride in service.
Concert BandThe Long Road HomeCommissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2014 and transcribed for concert band in 2016, The Long Road Home follows a soldier returning from war. A patriotic opening theme gives way to memories of fallen comrades and the violence of battle before returning to the soldier’s enduring optimism and pride in service.
Brass TrioTheme and Variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"Commissioned by Denali Brass, this compact, five-minute theme and variations reimagines the familiar melody for trumpet, horn, and tuba.
Brass EnsembleThe Star-Spangled BannerCommissioned by Jim Pugh and the University of Illinois Trombone Ensemble in 2015, this arrangement was reorchestrated for brass ensemble in 2016 and premiered by the Southern California Brass Consortium.
Eight TrombonesThe Star-Spangled BannerCommissioned by Jim Pugh and the University of Illinois Trombone Ensemble in 2015, this setting brings the national anthem to the resonant sonority of an eight-trombone ensemble.
Jazz EnsembleThe ThingBuilt on the changes of “All the Things You Are,” The Thing collides swing and funk in a harmonically adventurous contrafact. Multiple solo features are framed by a full-band opening statement and a closing chorale.
Concert BandThe Wind in the WillowsComposed for symphony orchestra in 2012 and transcribed for wind band in 2016, this programmatic work brings Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows to life. Four opening sections — “Spring Cleaning,” “The River,” “Toad Hall,” and “Wild Wood” — introduce distinct character and location themes, each threaded with a recurring horn motive. The themes converge in “The Fight for Toad Hall” before the work closes with Toad’s triumphant victory banquet.
Symphony OrchestraThe Wind in the WillowsThis programmatic work brings Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows to life. Four opening sections—“Spring Cleaning,” “The River,” “Toad Hall,” and “Wild Wood”—introduce distinct character and location themes, each threaded with a recurring horn motive. The themes converge in “The Fight for Toad Hall” before the work closes with Toad’s triumphant victory banquet.
Jazz EnsembleToo LateWritten for the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop in spring 2014, Too Late pairs an open straight-eighth feel with a modern palette of diatonic color. Piano and soprano saxophone are featured before the drums begin trading phrases with the full ensemble.
Jazz EnsembleTrial RunDrawing on early 20th-century classical techniques, Trial Run uses nonfunctional harmony and mixed-section groupings to challenge the ensemble’s blend and intonation. A funk- and blues-based guitar feature invites the use of distortion, while the demanding tenor saxophone solo offers room for a highly individual statement.
Jazz EnsembleTunnel TrafficThis high-energy swing/shuffle chart combines deep blues roots with contemporary harmony and powerful ensemble shouts. Trumpet and alto saxophone parts include written or ad-lib solo options, and every set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Designed for advancing groups.
Symphony OrchestraTwo MiniaturesWritten for a children’s concert in spring 2015, these two concise orchestral movements offer an inviting introduction to the ensemble. The second miniature playfully incorporates the famous opening theme from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
Three-Horn Jazz ComboValedictionThis expressive ballad pairs an unconventional 6–7–8-bar form with an advanced harmonic palette, giving performers generous space to shape the music with nuance and individuality.
Jazz EnsembleWindsor BlueNamed for “Windsor Blue Number Seventeen,” a painting by fictional artist Rabo Karabekian in Kurt Vonnegut’s Bluebeard, this chart continually develops its core musical material. Trumpet and trombone solos unfold over rock and metal grooves, while demanding doubles keep the woodwind section fully engaged.
