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Composer Spotlight: LeAndre Benton

LEANDRE BENTON is an administrator at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson ISD in Richardson, Texas. Before serving in the position as administrator, Mr. Benton was the Associate Director of Bands at J.J. Pearce High School where he served as an instructor of the marching band, conducted the Wind Symphony, assisted with other concert [...]

Featured Video: DESIDERIUM by Chandler D. White

DESIDERIUM is a beautiful and haunting developmental work for young vibraphone players that is perfect for any recital and/or solo & ensemble. This piece exposes performers to the idea of musicality through melody and time while developing a sense of delicate touch when approaching the instrument.

Composer Spotlight: Chandler D. White

CHANDLER D. WHITE is a freelance Percussionist based in Eastern Kentucky. Originally from Holland, Michigan, White is earning his undergrad at Morehead State University under Dr. Brian Mason, Dr. Ben Cantrell, and Dr. Josh Smith. Chandler currently teaches percussionists in all grade levels at Magoffin County Public Schools along with directing the Percussion Ensemble program. [...]

Composer Spotlight: Payton MacDonald

PAYTON MACDONALD is a composer, percussionist (specializing in marimba), singer, and filmmaker. He explores the frontiers of art in a variety of settings, from Carnegie Hall to remote wilderness locations. He spent his early years drumming along with jazz records, while exploring the Rocky Mountains near his home in Idaho by foot, bicycle, and skis. [...]

Featured Video: ACT OF AGE by Samuel Bang

ACT OF AGE came to fruition during the winter of my junior year of undergraduate studies. It was around this time that I was being asked by numerous people around me what I wanted to do in life. When asked these questions, I constantly found myself in a very confused and worried state as I [...]

Composer Spotlight: Samuel Bang

SAMUEL BANG is an educator, composer, and student based out of Baton Rouge, LA. He is an undergraduate student currently working towards a degree in Music Education at Louisiana State University. He is a member of Hamiruge (the LSU Percussion Group) where he currently serves as the treasurer for the LSU Percussive Arts Society Chapter. [...]

Composer Spotlight: Carl Holmquist

CARL HOLMQUIST is a composer, conductor, and music educator. He is the Director of Bands and Fine Arts Department Chair at the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program in Arlington, VA, where he teaches concert bands, jazz band, and music theory. He earned a BM in Music Education from St. Olaf College, where he studied conducting and [...]

Composer Spotlight: Bruce W. Tippette

BRUCE W. TIPPETTE (b. 1985) is a composer, performer, and educator. He holds a Master of Music from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in music composition and a Bachelor of Music in both music composition/theory and also music education from Appalachian State University. His published compositions for chorus, concert band, orchestra, [...]

Composer Spotlight: Jonathan Tirado

JONATHAN TIRADO currently serves as Associate Band Director and Director of Percussion at Timber Creek High School in Orlando, Florida. He received his Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida and his Master’s of Arts Degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His primary instructors have included: Jeff Moore, Kirk [...]

Composer Spotlight: Chad Heiny

CHAD HEINY (b. 1988), born April 26, 1980 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is a multifaceted freelance musician and educator residing in the Greater Pittsburgh Area (PA). A versatile and regularly commissioned composer, Chad has created music for ensembles and performers across the globe. His works, including a World Premiere at the 2018 Percussive Arts Society International [...]