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The Music of Timothy Loest
2021-22 New Releases
New releases include 2020-21 FJH publications.
Thanks for your loyalty during the pandemic.
![Cover of Algo-Rhythms.]( "Algo-Rhythms by Timothy Loest")
DeimosMany know Mars, the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son Deimos, the Bringer of Terror.![Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.]( "Abandoned Toy Shop by Timothy Loest")
Woodpecker ConventionEmbark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature.![Cover of Off-Kilter.]( "Off-Kilter by Timothy Loest")
Spooky MansionTake your audience on a forbidden tour of a former grand house that now sits in darkness.![Cover of The Golden Thirteen.]( "The Golden Thirteen by Timothy Loest")
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...]( "If it ain't Baroque... by Timothy Loest")
Fair ShakeForget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine!![Cover of String on the Housetop.]( "String on the Housetop by Timothy Loest")
High ImpactHook your audience with this high impact, ear-catching thriller.![Cover of The Golden Thirteen.]( "The Golden Thirteen by Timothy Loest")
Once Upon a BluesNow even your youngest players get to swing. And swing hard they will!![Cover of If it ain't Baroque...]( "If it ain't Baroque... by Timothy Loest")
Voyage of the Dragon ArmadaThis gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He. FLEX BAND EDITION![Cover of String on the Housetop.]( "String on the Housetop by Timothy Loest")
Chorale and Mystic ChantA beautiful hymn with rich harmonies and suspensions opens this fine work for beginning bands. FLEX BAND EDITION![Cover of The Golden Thirteen.]( "The Golden Thirteen by Timothy Loest")
![Cover of If it ain't Baroque...]( "If it ain't Baroque... by Timothy Loest")
Chorales and BeyondRebuild your ensemble with this new resource. S-A-T-B scoring allows for ultimate flexibility.![Cover of String on the Housetop.]( "String on the Housetop by Timothy Loest")
2019-20 Publications
![Cover of Algo-Rhythms.]( "Algo-Rhythms by Timothy Loest")
Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes.![Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.]( "Abandoned Toy Shop by Timothy Loest")
Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store.![Cover of Off-Kilter.]( "Off-Kilter by Timothy Loest")
Explore the unconventional in this dare-to-be-different original.![Cover of The Golden Thirteen.]( "The Golden Thirteen by Timothy Loest")
This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy’s first African-American officers, known as the Golden Thirteen.![Cover of If it ain't Baroque...]( "If it ain't Baroque... by Timothy Loest")
This exceptional arrangement may well be the first of its kind to capture the spirit of the Baroque period using just six notes!![Cover of String on the Housetop.]( "String on the Housetop by Timothy Loest")
You’ve heard of a fiddler on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the housetop!
Numbers tell my story...
35
years in music education
Itasca, Illinois
22
commissioned works
from seven states
96
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
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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 Asahikawa Junior Wind Orchestra (Japan) playing Fair Shake.
Get ready to shake, rattle and roll with the Asahikawa Junior Wind Orchestra from Japan. Their performance of Fair Shake is conducted by Nobumasa Hashiba, one of three conductors affiliated with the group. As an elementary and junior high group that values musical sharing, their performance also includes senior musicians, as well as supportive band parents.
According to the announcer, “The third song is the relaxed, stylish rock n’ roll Fair Shake. It is a piece that plays a big role with the tambourine as the main character, which is not usually noticeable. The 16-beat rock rhythm vibe steadily shakes with an upbeat funky vibe.”
According to the announcer, “The third song is the relaxed, stylish rock n’ roll Fair Shake. It is a piece that plays a big role with the tambourine as the main character, which is not usually noticeable. The 16-beat rock rhythm vibe steadily shakes with an upbeat funky vibe.”
To have your group considered as a Featured Performance, please contact Mr. Loest.
