New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Wayfarers”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Frank Ticheli, Pat Metheny, Philip Glass, and Tchaikovsky!
Four New Works Selected as J.W. Pepper Editor’s Choice for 2026–2027
There’s always a little uncertainty when releasing new music into the world. You spend months shaping ideas, refining details, imagining how students and audiences might respond, and then eventually the pieces leave your desk and begin their own lives in rehearsal...
10 Life-Changing Benefits of Marching Band: Why Every Student Should Join
If you’ve ever wondered whether marching band shows are worth your child’s time, the answer is simple: absolutely. Marching band isn’t just about halftime performances or contests — it’s about growth, belonging, and confidence. From building discipline to boosting...
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Through Darkened Streets”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein, David Raskin, and Bernard Hermann!
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Perplex”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Berend Salverda, Steve Reich, Max Richter, and Peter Graham!
Podcast: The Story Behind My Career as a Composer
I recently had the chance to sit down with Jason K. Nitsch on the Composer Chats podcast, and it turned into one of those conversations that goes way beyond surface-level “composer talk.” We got into my path from the classroom to full-time composing, what I’ve learned...
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Imagine”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Prokofiev, Danielpour, Newman, Bricusse, & Newley!
How to Pick the Perfect Music for Marching Band Shows (Without Second-Guessing Later)
Picking the right music can make or break your season. The best marching band shows don’t just sound good—they tell a story, pace your visual design, grow your students’ skills, and keep everyone fired up from band camp to finals. Below are the five questions I ask...
Must-Play Spring Concert Pieces for Your Concert Band
Advanced Band Luminosities Luminosities is an electrifying overture for a mature wind ensemble that masterfully encapsulates the mesmerizing vibrance and comforting warmth of light itself. Bursting with triumphant brass fanfares, lively rhythmic exchanges, and vivid...
Marching Band Shows Made Easy: Proven Music That Inspires Students and Audiences
Introduction I understand how crucial the marching band season is to your overall band program. For many students, it's the highlight of their year. Their success, or lack thereof, shapes their perception of their band experience and sets the tone for your...
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Short Circuit”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Philip Glass, Michael Daugherty, Max Richter, and Frank Ticheli!
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Paradox”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Petar Lyondev, Oliver Davis, Jon Mackey, and Pat Metheny