"If I could, I'd get the whole school to join the Band! Yeah, it would be a little crazy,
but I could turn a whole bunch of kids on to music! Every kid has some musical ability-- let's challenge and help them
succeed at their own level. The more musicians in the band; the more opportunities we have to positively influence their
lives. We'll also develop a love and understanding of music along the way."
--
Brad S. Schoener
If you are looking for a special arrangement or would like to to treat your students to the experience of a LIVE composer
-- we can help! Most recently Mr. Schoener completed a newly commissioned work for 9th grade band in
the Central Bucks School District -- it premiered in May 2005.
In the spring of 2004 he was "Composer-in-Residence" at Aldan and Ardmore Avenue Elementary Schools in
the William Penn School District in Pennsylvania. Brad met with the students first and got to know their level of performance
before composing his newly released work, "Funkmaster" (as named by the elementary students).
Mr. Schoener also arranged "On the Way to Cape May" for the Upper Darby Sousa Band in spring 2004 as commissioned by
Sousa Band Director, Mr. Tom Hoey. The Sousa Band will be using this arrangement amongst its summer repertoire.
Below you will see a listing of the various original compositions that Brad has written for a plethora
of musical performances:
"Celebration of Life" - Upper Darby Cultural Arts Foundation Gala, April 2005
"Pachelbel's Samba" - Upper Darby Cultural Arts Foundation Gala, January 2004
"A Little Sousa for Yousa" - PMEA District 12 Elementary Band Fest, March'03
(This march is now the official march of this
festival!)
"Live-n-Five" - Upper Darby Cultural Arts Foundation Gala, January 2003
"Stars Over America" - Upper Darby Cultural Arts Foundation Gala, January '02
"Percussion Discussion" - PMEA District 12 Elementary Band Fest, March 2001
"Brake Drum Blues" - Upper Darby Cultural Arts Foundation Gala, January 2001
"Garden Spot Gallop" - PMEA District 7 Youth Band Fest, November 2000
"Space Odyssey 2000" - West Chester Elementary Honors Band Festival, May 2000
"Andante and Allegro" - Upper Darby Cultural Arts Foundation Gala, January 2000
If you are interested in having your own "Composer-in Residence" or would like to
commission an arrangement or original composition, please contact Mr. Schoener at composer@bandmusickidslove.com
