A working catalog of arrangements, performance editions, and historically-informed transcriptions. Audio samples are studio or live recordings; full perusal scores available upon request.

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Editions, Transcriptions, & Concert Arrangements

Zampa Overture

Ferdinand Hérold  ·  transcription and performance edition for wind ensemble

Performance edition and wind-ensemble transcription of Hérold’s Zampa Overture. Programmed and conducted on the 2017 Connecticut All-State Band concert.

The Picador March

John Philip Sousa  ·  historically-informed performance edition

Historically-informed performance edition of John Philip Sousa’s The Picador March, prepared as part of the doctoral dissertation at the University of Connecticut (2012). Edition emphasizes the performance-practice conventions of Sousa’s own ensemble.

Nymphalin

John Philip Sousa  ·  historically-informed transcription for chamber winds

Historically-informed transcription of John Philip Sousa’s Nymphalin, scored for chamber winds: two flutes, two oboes (one doubling on English horn), two B♭ clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, and harp. Prepared as part of the doctoral dissertation at the University of Connecticut (2012).

Be Thou My Vision

Traditional Irish hymn  ·  adaptation for marching winds, after the orchestral arrangement by Dan Goeller

Adaptation of Dan Goeller’s orchestral arrangement of Be Thou My Vision, reconceived for the marching-winds setting. Preserves the harmonic language and pacing of the source while adjusting voicing and orchestration for outdoor ensemble performance.

Athletic Band Arrangements

Birdland

Josef Zawinul (Weather Report)  ·  edition and arrangement for full marching band

Edition and arrangement of Josef Zawinul’s Birdland, originally composed for Weather Report, scored for the full marching band — woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Hello / Closer

Adele · The Chainsmokers  ·  mashup arrangement for athletic band

Mashup arrangement combining Adele’s Hello with The Chainsmokers’ Closer, prepared for athletic band.

The Liquid

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong  ·  arranged for full athletic band (with electric guitar and bass parts), with permission of the artists

Arrangement of The Liquid by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, prepared with the permission of the artists. Scored for the full athletic band ensemble with parts written for electric guitar and bass to preserve the character of the source material.

Shake Me Like a Monkey

Dave Matthews Band  ·  arranged for marching band  ·  drum parts written by Harry Stampler

Arrangement of the Dave Matthews Band original for marching band. Battery and front-ensemble drum parts written by Harry Stampler.

Suburbia

Trombone Shorty  ·  arranged for full athletic band (woodwinds, brass, percussion, with electric guitar and bass parts)

Arrangement of Trombone Shorty’s Suburbia scored for the full athletic band ensemble — woodwinds, brass, and percussion — with parts written for electric guitar and bass to retain the character of the source.

What’s My Age Again?

Blink-182  ·  arranged for marching band  ·  written during academic leave of absence, 2021–2022

Arrangement of the Blink-182 single for marching band. Written during the 2021–2022 academic leave of absence year as part of an ongoing arranging practice.

You Know Me

Low Down Brass Band  ·  arranged for athletic band  ·  Butler University Basketball Band, 2018–19 final edit

Arrangement of the Low Down Brass Band original for athletic band. The chart went through several iterations across the program before settling into this final version for the 2018–19 Butler University Basketball Band performance season.