Commission
No matter if you are directing a Middle School, High School, College, or Pro jazz band, your ensemble will always sound best when playing music written specifically for your musicians. Not only is it exciting for your members to play music written expressly for them, but the arrangement can work toward your ensemble's strengths.
What if you have 5 burnin' sax players, but a young trumpet section? Or a really great bass trombone soloist? Or skilled lead players, but greener section player? These issues can be showcased as strengths with the help of a solidly written commission.
Plus, there is nothing more prestigious for your band than to premier original music.
Elliot Deutsch has written commissions for Ramona Middle School, Buena Vista Middle School, Esperanza High School, San Dimas High School, Caltech, CSU Long Beach, USC, Moorpark College, Bobby Rodriguez, Roy Gaines, Flea, Bill Watrous, and The Noteables (US Air Force Heartland of America Band).
Elliot Deutsch writes for Jazz Ensemble, Little Big Band, Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Marching Band.
Contact Elliot Deutsch for rates.