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Composer, Producer & Performer
The latest news on John's projects, appearances, commissions, and releases. Contact us with questions, comments, or inquiries for new projects.
New Release: Sleigh Ride for Brass Ensemble!
Years ago I created an arrangement of Leroy Anderson's classic "Sleigh Ride" for a commission by the Millar Brass, which they recorded on their "Christmas Ornaments" CD ( available at the Millar Brass website). I'm happy to finally release this arrangement for brass ensembles everywhere. Scored for 4 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, and 2 Percussion (yes, including the Sleigh Bells and Slapstick!), this work will make a hit on any brass choir concert. Head over to the store page to order your copy -- shipping immediately!
American Fanfare re-released for Concert Band
After years of popularity with Concert Bands everywhere, this work I originally composed for the debut CD of the Dallas Brass is now back in print and available for immediate sale in the store.
Christmas Works to be featured by the Dallas Wind Symphony
This past summer the Dallas Wind Symphony, under the baton of Jerry Junkin, recorded two of my works on a new Christmas CD, "Jingle Bells Fantasy" (commissioned by the Wind Symphony and published by Hal Leonard) and "Festival Fanfare for Christmas (a commission I originally wrote for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and now arranged for Concert Band and available in the store). The Dallas Wind Symphony's Christmas Concert is Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011 (updated) at the Myerson Symphony Center. See the Wind Symphony website for more details.
Christmas Orchestrations for Gateway Church
I recently completed several orchestrations for a new Christmas Musical called "Truthical" for Gateway Church in Southlake, TX. You can visit the show's website for more info.
Christmas Orchestral Works Popular Again this Year
My Christmas music will be heard around the world this holiday season. Some of the orchestras performing my works include St. Louis, Kansas City, North Carolina, Jacksonville, and even Trondhiem, Norway.
New Christmas Orchestrations for Praise Charts
I've written two new orchestrations from the David Crowder Band's Christmas CD, O For Joy. Head over to the Praise Charts website for more information on all the new Christmas music.
Geometries recorded on new Air Force Academy Band CD
My new concert band work Geometries has just been released on the Air Force Academy Band's newest CD, The Speed of Heat. A free download of the work is now available for a limited time.
Geometries
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