Flex Band Arrangements are now available!
Three of my original pieces are now available in Flex Band arrangements. The Score is in a 5-part arrangement that can work with any size of band! The pieces have not been altered in length or content. See below to download partial scores.
Where the Prairies Meet the Pines - $50
This Grade 7-9 concert band piece is a musical retelling from storytellers among the Dakota, Dene, Nehiyaw, Metis and Settler communities in the Prince Albert Region. It features Indigenous themes and percussion as well as historical, cultural and geographical items of interest for all players.
Wind Chimes - $50
"Wind Chimes" was commissioned and premiered by the Humboldt Collegiate Institute and Biggar Central School 2000 on June 24th, 2021. Wind Chimes is built on the pentatonic scale. Tyrone Mckenzie used both student ideas and his own ideas to recreate the sound of pentatonic wind chimes in this beautiful composition.
Saskatoon Suite - $50
A junior high concert band piece in 3 movements telling the story of the founding of the city of Saskatoon.
Available in original format or flex band arrangement. Click below to listen to each movement.
- Impressions of Whitecap paints a picture of life on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation complete with wildlife, a pow-wow, and buffalo hunt!
- Temperance Colony tells the story of settlers moving across the prairie to begin a new settlement.
- John Lake Meets Chief Whitecap demonstrates the forging of friendship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and the beginning of a new community… “Saskatoon, Queen of the North!”
Available in original format or flex band arrangement. Click below to listen to each movement.
Moving Forward - $50
This junior high concert band piece tells the story of educator and Paralympian Colette Bourgonje. Colette’s story of triumph over tragedy begins in small-town Saskatchewan and travels the world! A member of the Saskatchewan and Canadian sports hall of fame, this 10 Paralympian has overcome many obstacles to be a true living hero.
The piece is challenging and fun for Grade 7-9 bands.
Available in original format or flex band arrangement. Click below to listen.
The piece is challenging and fun for Grade 7-9 bands.
Available in original format or flex band arrangement. Click below to listen.