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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..png "Slide Hero by Timothy Loest")
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.
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!
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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 Tim’s two new pieces from the inaugural MakeMusic Publications band catalog. Featured works include The Last Gladiator and Guiro Hero.
The Last Gladiator Grade 0.5 MakeMusic Publications | 2023 First Performance Band Product ID - 50671
Experience the brutal energy of the Roman Colosseum in this larger-than-life work for band. Heart-pounding drums and sword-clashing sound effects tell the heroic story of St. Telemachus, a frail Eastern monk whose bravery brought the gladiatorial games to an end. Exhilarating and epic!
Guiro Hero Grade 1 MakeMusic Publications | Developing Band Product ID 50670
Celebrate the colorful sounds and infectious rhythms of Latin music in this lighter work that puts the guiro front and center. Your audience will smile with each tap and scrape, and your students will gain an appreciation for world music. There’s a new superhero in town!
A very special thanks to the MakeMusic Publications 2023 Recording Session Band and its conductor Brian Balmages! This ensemble consists of world-class musicians from Butler University School of Music, DePauw University School of Music, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
To have your group considered as a Featured Performance, please contact Mr. Loest.
