Band Commissions
Commissioning a work can be one of the most artistically enriching experiences for your school, community, or organization!
While music is often commissioned for a specific purpose or event (anniversary, dedication, memorial), many groups commission a work for the purpose of engaging students in the creation of something new.
With over three decades in the classroom, Tim's familiarity with band pedagogy has resulted in accessible publications that lead to successful performances, as well as widespread appeal. In addition, his affiliation with leading music publishers provides an outlet for commissioned works to go into print, thus shining a global spotlight on your organization.
With over three decades in the classroom, Tim's familiarity with band pedagogy has resulted in accessible publications that lead to successful performances, as well as widespread appeal. In addition, his affiliation with leading music publishers provides an outlet for commissioned works to go into print, thus shining a global spotlight on your organization.
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To Commission a Work...
Please use the Contact Form to submit your commission inquiry.
Your Piece Here!
2027 - This spot is reserved for your organization's commission!
All In! - Grade 2
Coming 2027 – Manhattan Jr. High School Bands, Manhattan, Illinois
Forge of the Blacksmith - Grade 0.5-1
Coming 2026 – East Stroudsburg (PA) Area School District North 5th Grade Band
Guardians of the Golden Star - Grade 3
Coming 2026 – James Howard Monroe Middle School Bands, Wheaton, Illinois
2024 – Carl Sandburg Middle School Tiger Bands, Mundelein, Illinois
2024 – Carl Sandburg Middle School Tiger Bands, Mundelein, Illinois
2024 – TMEA Region 30 All-Region Middle School Honors Band, Cleburne, Texas
2023 – F.E. Peacock Middle School Music Department, Itasca, Illinois
2023 – Hadley Jr. High School Bands, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
2022 – Ottawa Elementary Bands and Band Parents Association, Ottawa, Illinois
2020 – MSBOA All-State Middle School Honor Band, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2019 – Westview Hills Middle School Band, Willowbrook, Illinois
2018 – Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2017 – Ryerson Middle School Band Program, Ringwood, New Jersey
2016 – Lakeview Jr. High School 6th Grade Concert Band, Downers Grove, Illinois
Drums of Thunder - Unpublished
2015 – Middle School Bands of Houston County, Georgia
2014 – Peach State Middle School Band Consortium, Clarkesville, Georgia
2013 – Braxton Craven School Band, Trinity, North Carolina
2012 – Southwest Community Concert Band, Lemont, Illinois
2010 – Boyd County Middle School Band, Ashland, Kentucky
2008 – Westview Hills Middle School Band, Willowbrook, Illinois
- 2006 – St. John Lutheran School, Wheaton, Illinois
2005 – ILMEA District 9 Junior Festival Band
2004 – Minooka JHS Concert Band, Minooka, Illinois
2004 – Minooka 5th Grade Band, Minooka, Illinois
2003 – Eastland Middle School Concert Band, Shannon, Illinois
2002 – Jefferson Junior High School Band, Woodridge, Illinois
2002 – Hilda Walker Intermediate School, Tinley Park, Illinois
2001 – Margaret Mead JHS Band, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
2000 – Old Quarry Middle School, Lemont, Illinois
1999 – Glen Ellyn District 89 6th Grade Band, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
To Commission a Work...
Please use the Contact Form to submit your commission inquiry.
"Perhaps more impressive than the piece itself was Timothy Loest's willingness to communicate with us about the literature he wrote. The students received their first taste of a "living" composer. Our compliments go out to both the composer and work in giving our beginning students a very worthwhile experience with the composing process and a very fun performance."
Jeremy Mann Director, Minnesota"This is a wonderfully written march for middle school band students. I've used it with several honor bands around my state and will continue to do so. Friends of Freedom is now one of my 'ace in the hole' pieces. Thanks, Tim"
Dr. William Owens Composer and Clinician, Texas"Every time I listen to Cloud Gate I cannot help but be impressed. It is truly a beautiful piece; I think the band sounded better than they've ever sounded on it. It has definitely been the collective favorite of their young musical careers. So thank you once again for working with the Westview Hills Concert Band. My students and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again."
Karen Moffett Director, Illinois"My band class went to a competition and the judge's favorite piece was Night Flight of the Gargoyles. I especially like the clarinet effect near the middle. So, I just wanted to compliment you on the excellent piece. I'm very glad that you made it - it's great!"
Kristie Student, California