Commissioned composition and arranging projects

2013

“Since I Lost My Baby” | Wind parts commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State University Brass and Sass Band for a performance with The Temptations at the Legends Theatre in Branson, Mo.

“Just My Imagination” | Wind parts commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State University Brass and Sass Band for a performance with The Temptations at the Legends Theatre in Branson, Mo.

“The Way You Do The Thing You Do” | Wind parts commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State University Brass and Sass Band for a performance with The Temptations at the Legends Theatre in Branson, Mo.

“I Can’t Get Next To You” | Wind parts commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State University Brass and Sass Band for a performance with The Temptations at the Legends Theatre in Branson, Mo.

“St. Louis Blues March” | Marching band arrangement for Ray Spiller and the Vienna High School Marching Band for their performance at the Washington, D.C. 4th of July Parade.

2012

“Selections from Rio” | Commissioned by Curtis Tipton and the Parkview High School Marching Vikings. “Alma Mater” | Commissioned by Curtis Tipton and the Parkview High School Marching Vikings.

“The Best is Yet to Come” | Arrangement commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard High School Jazz II ensemble. “Impromptu” | Commissioned by Chris Rorbaugh and the Central High School Wind Ensemble.

“Come Little Children” | SSAATTB, Commissioned by Lorie Francis and the University of Missouri Chamber Choir. 

2011

“Paradillas de los Cabos” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“Snow” | SSAATTBB
“Humoresque” | For Tuba and Piano, Commissioned by Roger Payne for his senior recital at Missouri State University.
“Lulluby” | For Flute and Piano, Commissioned by Samantha Hussey for her senior recital at Missouri State University. 

2010

“Three Pieces for Neon” | For Harp and Oboe, Commissioned by Dr. Cynthia Libby and Jeremy Chesman, Missouri State University.
“El Cascabel” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble. 

2009

“La Zariqueya Valiente” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“Blue Skies and Rainbows” | Marching show arrangements commissioned by Doug Rice and the Union High School Red and Black Brigade. 

2008

“One and Three” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“Mainstreet Fanfare” | For brass and percussion commissioned by Dr. Rober Cesario and the Missouri S&T Brass and Percussion.
“Wild West” | Marching show arrangements commissioned by John Slowensky and the Rolla High School Marching Bulldogs.
“The Grinch” | Arrangement for the 2008 Missouri State University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble.
“Just a Closer Walk With Thee” | Arranged for solo alto sax and piano. 

2007

“Frijoles Refritos” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“A Moment’s Piece” | Free jazz written for the Missouri S&T jazz combo under the direction of Derek Limback.

“Joe Miner’s Blues” | For the Missouri S&T Jazz Combo under the direction of Derek Limback. 

2006

“Groove de la Loca” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble. “Qin” | Commissioned by Chris Rorbaugh and the Central High School Wind Ensemble. “Scherzo for Alto Sax and Piano”
“America” | Arranged for the 2006 St. James Chamber Choir under the direction of Nathan Schaefferkoetter. 

2005

“Scotch Tape” | For the Missouri S&T Jazz Combo under the direction of Derek Limback.
“One Fish Two Fish” | Choral adaptation of the poetry of Dr. Seuss.
“Four” | Original music for the St. James Winter Drumline.
“Song for my Fasja” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“Tomorrow’s Another Day” | For jazz combo. 

2004

“Miscellaneous Nuts” | Commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State University Pride Marching Band for their 2004 Christmas Concert. “Ouwch” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“Moonlit Chandeliers” | Commissioned by Don Miller and the Missouri University of Science and Technology Wind Ensemble. 

2003

“El Cascabel” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“Quartet No. 1” | For mixed wind quarted, performed by the St. James Small Ensemble Class. 

2002

“Solace for Trumpet and Piano” | Performed by Dr. Grant Peters and later recorded on ………..
“Great Gate of Kiev” | Large band arrangement for the official unveiling of the Missouri State University carillon.
“Caffeine Fix” | Trumpet trio performed by Dr. Grant Peters, Dr. Michael Casey and Derek Limback at the 2002 Missouri State University composition Festival.
“The Baffoon” | Trumpet trio performed by Dr. Grant Peters, Dr. Michael Casey and Derek Limback at the 2002 Missouri State University composition Festival.
“One Hand One Heart” | For brass quintet, commissioned by Jeremy and Lisa McMahon for their wedding.
“Killin’ Time” | Revised and Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble. 

2001

“Not Quite Summertime” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble. “B-Bop Wonderland” | Commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State Jazz Band.
“South Florence Samba” | Commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State Jazz Band. 

2000

“Night and Day” | Arrangement commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.
“Basically Basie” | Commissioned by Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State Jazz Band.
“A Mis Abuelos” | Marching band transcription for the Missouri State Pride Bands under the direction of Jerry Hoover.
“Maleguena” | Marching band transcription for the Missouri State Pride Bands under the direction of Jerry Hoover. 

1999

“El Perro Loco” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble. 

1998

“Killin Time” | Commissioned by Victoria Meraz and the Willard II Jazz Ensemble.