composing & arranging
These are original compositions and arrangements I have made available to the public.
Most music is arranged for the level of an advanced high school group or above.
More of my compositions & arrangements can be found on BandCamp, Spotify & SoundCloud
Original lyrics and poetry can be found on HelloPoetry
90’s toons tunes ~ jazz band medley
Manipulated transcriptions of popular cartoon theme songs from the ‘90s, extended and arranged for jazz big band with opportunities for soloists or repeats. Live performance readings can be found online in audio format.
epistemology ~ classical cello
The first movement of an original composition for cello and trombone with small jazz orchestra. This solo cello prelude sets the modal and structural foundation for the trombone’s improvisational harmony in part two. Live performances can be found online in audio and video format.
songs 2 lern ~ lyrical Jazz
Sheet music and lyrics to three original jazz & art songs in lead sheet form, written for voice & backing accompaniment ensembles. From the forthcoming album, Songs 2 Lern.
1960’s pop & Gershwin ~ trio medley
A medley of jazz trio rhythm section reductions, arranged as support for vocal or melodic instrument features. Form and arrangements mimic the recordings of Steve & Eydie. Live performance clips can be found online in video format.
Super Mario Brothers ~ sax quartet
Three transcriptions from the original Super Mario Brothers video game, arranged for saxophone quartet to in mimic in-game sound effects. Hear a live performances can be found online in audio and video format. here.