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- Founded 2022
2022-23 New Releases
- A Bellistic Christmas Ring in the holiday cheer with this festive medley of five bell-inspired carols.The Bluesy Danube Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube.Civil War Roundtable The nostalgic sounds of the American Civil War come to life in this musical anthology.
- Radetzky March Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic Strauss transcription.Creative • Accessible • Memorable Founded 2022Slide Hero Celebrate truth, justice, and the American way with this delightful trombone feature.
2021-2022 Publications
Includes 2020-21 reissued publications.
- DeimosMany know Mars, the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son Deimos, the Bringer of Terror.Woodpecker ConventionEmbark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature.Spooky MansionTake your audience on a forbidden tour of a former grand house that now sits in darkness.
- I Wandered Lonely as a CloudExperience the transcendent grandeur and beauty of clouds in this incredibly lyrical work.Fair ShakeForget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine!High ImpactHook your audience with this high impact, ear-catching thriller.
- Once Upon a BluesNow even your youngest players get to swing. And swing hard they will!Voyage of the Dragon ArmadaThis gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He.Chorale and Mystic ChantA beautiful hymn with rich harmonies and suspensions opens this fine work for beginning bands.
- Chorales and BeyondRebuild your ensemble with this new resource. S-A-T-B scoring allows for ultimate flexibility.
2019-20 Publications
- Algo-Rhythms Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes.Abandoned Toy Shop Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store.Off-Kilter Explore the unconventional in this dare-to-be-different original.
- The Golden Thirteen This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy’s first African-American officers.If It Ain't Baroque... This exceptional arrangement captures the spirit of the Baroque using just six notes!Strings on the Housetop You’ve heard of a fiddler on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the housetop!
Numbers tell my story...
36
years in music education
Itasca, Illinois
22
commissioned works
from seven states
105
conducting & clinic appearances
in twelve states
4
published instrumental methods
over 1,000,000 copies sold
93
published compositions
band, strings, jazz band, flex band
10
network TV show music credits
ABC News, Warner Bros. TV, Nick Jr.
Tim's Blog
August 2, 2021
Quotes to Teach By
Over the years, I have come across many quotes that have caused me to stop and reflect. For some reason, the quotes that hit me with the most impact are the ones that speak to me as a teacher.
August 12, 2020
Living Your Faith in the Classroom
Growing up, I found myself living under my brother’s shadow. Although I looked up to him, the time would come for me to blaze my own trail. Like my father, my brother became a pastor. My path would be different.
May 7, 2020
On The Nature of Artistic Communication
Music is a sharing experience. Our nation was conceived to the sound of fifes, and we have mourned the loss of our leaders to the sound of somber drum cadences.
Featured Performance
This month’s featured performance showcases the VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band (Chicago) playing Count Rockula.

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Experience funky monster rock with the VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band from Chicago. The band performed at F.E. Peacock Middle School in Itasca, Illinois on Friday, October 29, 2021. The JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund sponsored the event through its 2021-22 Young People’s Music Initiative Grant. Many thanks go out to VanderCook’s top-notch musicians and world-class conductors Alex Kaminsky and Stacey Larson Dolan.
Count Rockula is a musical parody about an imaginary vampire who loves rock music...
Once upon a time, monsters were portrayed as disfigured beings with an inborn desire to scare humans. In an effort to fight against this stereotype, brave individuals stepped forward and reported acts of monster kindness. Soon, American pop culture embraced monsters as kinder, gentler beings. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, friendly monsters began to appear on toys, cereal boxes, and TV shows.
To have your group considered as a Featured Performance, please contact Mr. Loest.