Previous engagements...
School/Community Groups
Alpharetta High School Band (GA)
Awtrey Middle School (GA)
Baxter Jr. High School (TX)
Berry Middle School (AL)
Bumpus Middle School (AL)
Carson Middle School (VA)Chippewa Middle School (MI)
Cockeysville Middle School (MD)
Concord Public Schools (MA)
Demopolis Middle School (AL)
Dickerson Middle School (GA)
East Grand Rapids Middle School (MI)
East Wake High School School (NC)
East Wake Middle School (NC)
Eastern Randolph High School (NC)
Everman High School (TX)
FJ Carnage Middle School (NC)
Fuquay-Varina Middle School (NC)
Garner Magnet High School (NC)
Green Hope High School (NC)
Hampton Cove Middle School (AL)
Harrison High School (GA)
Hiram High School (GA)
Hunter Elementary School (NC)
Irondale Middle School Band (AL)
Kennesaw State University (GA)
Kinewa Middle School (MI)
Liberty Park Middle School (AL)
Ligon GT Magnet Middle School (NC)
Michigan State University
Morro Bay Middle School (CA)
Muir Middle School (MI)
Mona Shores Middle School (MI)
Mount View Middle School (MD)
North Garner Middle School (NC)|
Northridge Middle School (AL)
Northridge High School (AL)
Pelham High School (AL)
Pizitz Middle School (AL)
River Ridge High School (GA)
The Redstone Brass (AL)
Shiloh Christian Academy (AR)
St. Paul II Catholic High School (AL)
Simmons Middle School (AL)
Taylor Road Middle School (GA)
Thompson Middle School Band (AL)
The University of Alabama (AL)
Trickum Middle School (GA)
Valley Intermediate School Band (AL)
Western Carolina University (NC)
Winston County High School (AL)
Workman Middle School (FL)
All State Bands
Nebraska All-State Band
Alabama All-State Honor Band
South Dakota All-State Band
North Dakota All-State Band
Louisiana All-Star Band
District/University Honor Bands
Alabama District 1 Honor Band
Georgia District 8 Jr. High Honor Band
Georgia District 13 Jr. High Honor Band
Georgia District 14 Jr. High Honor Band
Regional Repertory Wind Ensemble (MD)
Westmoreland County Honor Band (PA)
Marshall University Honor Band (WV)
MTSBOA Honor Band (TN)
Shelby County Honor Band (AL)
Wake County Jr. High Honor Band (NC)
Madison County Jr. High Honor Band (AL)
Commissions
From elementary groups to universities (and everything in between),
I have loved collaborating in over 35 commissions with ensembles around the U.S.
Options for every director!
Never commissioned a work before? Not sure how the process works? Not sure how much it costs? That's ok! I am happy to share information with you and answer any questions you may have!
Customizable & collaborative!
Every commissioned project is a special one. We can create a customized commission experience that suits the needs of your ensemble or organization. Tyler also offers Zoom sessions for ensembles interested in a more collaborative experience.
Previous commissions...
Sweet Dreams (2020) for grade 2 concert band
commissioned by the Arroyo Vista Middle School (California)
Piedmont Sky (2020) for wind quintet
commissioned by the Maryland Chamber Winds.
One Common Journey (2020) for grade 3 concert band
commissioned by the Mills Park Middle School Band (North Carolina)
Ergo (2019) for grade 5 wind ensemble
commissioned by the Marshall University Bands (WV)
Fanfare for Athena (2020) for grade 4 wind ensemble
commissioned by the Milton High School Wind Ensemble (Georgia)
Every Day New (2020) for grade 3 concert band and chorus commissioned by the Pizitz Middle School Band (Alabama)
River Poem (2019) grade 2 band, commissioned by the Muir Middle School Bands (Muir, MI).
Banshee of the Badlands (2019) grade 2.5 band, commissioned by the 2019 South Dakota All-State Band.
Ash & Stone (2018) grade 1 band, commissioned by consortium of 33 bands from 17 states
Banner of the Sky (2018) commissioned by The Georgia Wind Symphony
Shimmering Joy (2018) commissioned by the Mount View Middle School (Marriottsville, MD).
Paceline (2017) for solo trombone and young band
Command the Waves (2017) march for drum & bugle corps.
commissioned by the U.S. Naval Academy's Midshipmen D&B Corps.
Solace in the Equinox (2017) commissioned by a consortium of schools in North Carolina, New Jersey, Alabama, and New York.
In Dreams Awake (2016-2017) commissioned by the Wake County Middle School Honor Band (Raleigh, NC).
These Voices United (2016) commissioned by The Alabama Winds and Georgia Wind Symphony (Randall O. Coleman and Dr. David Gregory, conductors).
Resplendent Light (2016) commissioned by the Concord Public School Bands (Concord, MA)
From the Concord Chronicles (2016) commissioned by the Concord Public School Bands (Concord, MA)
Miles in the Sky (2015) commissioned by Pizitz MS Symphonic band (Vestavia Hills, AL)
Mission: Apollo (2015) commissioned by Madison County MS Honor Band (Huntsville, AL)
Epic Venture (2015) commissioned by Fuquay-Varina Middle School (Fuquay-Varina, NC)
Winds of Celebration (2011) commissioned by the Winds of Cockeysville Honor Band (Cockeysville, MD)
Ghosts of the Lost Ship (2013) commissioned by the Simmons Middle School Bands (Hoover, AL)
Terminal Velocity (2013) commissioned by the Hampton Cove Middle School Bands (Huntsville, AL)
Imagine Fanfare (2011) commissioned by the Macy's Great American Marching Band
Speaking & Lectures
Topics of speaking engagements have included:
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"Commissions Declassified: The “What”, “Why?”, “Who?”, & “”How?” for Commissioning New Music
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"Making it their Own: Implementing Composition & Creativity in the ensemble classroom.
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"Crafting Creative Careers: Tips for Authentic Marketing, Networking, & Self-Promotion in Music
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and more!