THE
PURPOSEFUL REPERTOIRE COLLECTION
Accessible concert band music without sacrificing artistry
Works in the Purposeful Repertoire Collection (PRC) prioritize thoughtful orchestration, attainable technique, and emotional depth to remain practical but rewarding for ensembles with limited rehearsal time or mixed experience levels.
Why The PRC?
Technically accessible music does not need to feel immature.
ALL musicians, regardless of ability-level, experience or age, are capable of deep emotional connection, thoughtful listening, and expressive performance when technique is not the primary barrier.
Too often, ensemble music at earlier levels prioritizes novelty or simplicity at the expense of meaning. The Purposeful Repertoire Collection exists to offer an alternative: music that respects the emotional intelligence of performers while remaining practical to rehearse and perform.
Who This Music Serves
Music in the Purposeful Repertoire Collection is especially well suited for:
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Grade 2-4 Ensembles
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Honor Bands and All-State ensembles
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Community bands
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Non-major college ensembles and small university programs
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Middle school and high school concert bands
At the same time, these works are frequently programmed by professional and university ensembles seeking thoughtful music that requires less rehearsal time than more demanding works on their program.
WORKS IN THE PRC
Previous Consortium and Commissioning Partners
Listed as affiliated at the time of participation
Alabama Winds
Randall Coleman
Arizona State University Wind Bands
Jamal Duncan
Chattahoochee High School
Nick Garofalo
Colorado State University
Jayme Taylor
Fort Collins Wind Symphony
Rebecca Phillips
Fossil Ridge High School
Aaron Herman
Fourth Baptist Christian School
Levi Kolwinska
Georgia Tech Concert Bands
Benjamin Diden
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Zach Cheever
Kickapoo High School Wind Ensemble
Aaron Scriven
Liverpool High School Symphonic Band
Stephen Salem
Luther College
Cory Near
L’Union Départementale des Ecoles
et Sociétés Musicales et
Artistiques du Loiret
(UDESMA 45)
Bou, Loiret - France
Michael Stoodley
Conductor - Ottawa, Canada
Minnesota Symphonic Winds
Timothy Mahr & Paul Kile
Moravian University
JoAnn Wieszcyk
Northwest Missouri State University
Kathryn Strickland
Oklahoma Baptist University
Timothy Kaiser
Penn State University
Robert Hickey
Rochester Century High School Bands
Amanda Kaus
Southeast Polk High School
Gabriel Schott
Southeastern Louisiana Wind Symphony
Robert Schwartz
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra
for the Lone Star Youth Winds
Andrew Trachsel
Troy University Symphonic Band
Jerianne Larson
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
Betsy McCann
University of Northwestern St. Paul
Cassandra Bechard
University of South Carolina
Quintus F. Wrighten Jr.
Washington State University
Jonathan Sweet
Interested in creating something new together?
This catalog is continually growing as I collaborate with performers, educators, and ensembles exploring new possibilities.
If you have an idea for a new work, are searching for repertoire that doesn’t yet exist, or are interested in commissioning a piece, I’d love to hear from you.