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2022-23 New Releases

  • Cover of A Bellistic Christmas.
    A Bellistic Christmas Ring in the holiday cheer with this festive medley of five bell-inspired carols.
    Cover of The Bluesy Danube.
    The Bluesy Danube Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube.
    Cover of Civil War Roundtable.
    Civil War Roundtable The nostalgic sounds of the American Civil War come to life in this musical anthology.
  • Cover of Radetzky March.
    Radetzky March Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic Strauss transcription.
    Cover of Slide Hero.
    Slide Hero Celebrate truth, justice, and the American way with this delightful trombone feature.
    Sax-O-Phobia Heights, spiders, and confined spaces won’t stop your audience from enjoying this delightful work for young band.

2021-2022 Publications

Includes 2020-21 reissued publications.
  • Cover of Algo-Rhythms.
    DeimosMany know Mars, the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son Deimos, the Bringer of Terror.
    Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.
    Woodpecker ConventionEmbark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature.
    Cover of Off-Kilter.
    Spooky MansionTake your audience on a forbidden tour of a former grand house that now sits in darkness.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    I Wandered Lonely as a CloudExperience the transcendent grandeur and beauty of clouds in this incredibly lyrical work.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Fair ShakeForget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine!
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    High ImpactHook your audience with this high impact, ear-catching thriller.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Once Upon a BluesNow even your youngest players get to swing. And swing hard they will!
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Voyage of the Dragon ArmadaThis gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He.
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    Chorale and Mystic ChantA beautiful hymn with rich harmonies and suspensions opens this fine work for beginning bands.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Chorales and BeyondRebuild your ensemble with this new resource. S-A-T-B scoring allows for ultimate flexibility.
    Cover of String on the Housetop.

2019-20 Publications

  • Cover of Algo-Rhythms.
    Algo-Rhythms Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes.
    Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.
    Abandoned Toy Shop Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store.
    Cover of Off-Kilter.
    Off-Kilter Explore the unconventional in this dare-to-be-different original.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    The Golden Thirteen This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy’s first African-American officers.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    If It Ain't Baroque... This exceptional arrangement captures the spirit of the Baroque using just six notes!
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    Strings on the Housetop You’ve heard of a fiddler on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the housetop!
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Numbers tell my story...

36

years in music education Itasca, Illinois

22

commissioned works from seven states

106

conducting & clinic appearances in twelve states

4

published instrumental methods over 1.1 million copies sold

99

published compositions band, strings, jazz band, flex band

11

network TV show music credits Good Morning America, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Extra, Nick Jr.

Tim's Blog

July 9, 2022
Why Music Matters
This past June, I retired from public school teaching. For 36 years, I served as band director at F.E. Peacock Middle School in Itasca, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago.
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.
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.
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