Selected Repertoire
"Repertoire selection for an ensemble is one of the most important choices a conductor makes during the year. The repertoire becomes the curriculum for that ensemble."
John A. Thomson
Below is a list of music literature that I've conducted with my ensembles.
Click on selected music below to view the videos.
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Harris Middle School Band
2012 - 2016
Spania by David Shaffer
First Winter Sleigh Ride by John O'Reilly
A Christmas Hymn by Robert W. Smith
Buglers Holiday arr. Paul Cook
Santa's Toy March by Sean O'Loughlin
Two Chorales by Fred Eager
Canon of Peace by Paul Jennings
Hark! The Harold Trumpet Swing by Mark Williams
Court Festival arr. Bruce Pearson
Boomerang Blues by Timothy Loest
Classics Bits & Pieces arr. Michael Story
Brentwood Pass by Jerry Williams
Marches of the Armed Forces
Overture and Shaker Tune by John Highins
The Battle Pavane Tielman Susato arr. Bob Margolis
Midnight Escape by Larry Neeck
Train Heading West by Timothy Broege
Jefferson County Overture by John O'Reilly
Gypsydance by David Holsinger
Chant and Tribal Dance by David Shaffer
William Tale Overture by Gioachino Rossini
Cold Mountain Sega by Larry Clark
A Childhood Hymn by David Holsinger
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LaVergne High School Band
2016 - 2025
The Headless Horseman by Timothy Broeg
Christmas Processional by John Kinyon
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer by Johnny Marks
Llywn Onn by Brian Hogg
Winter Winds by Randall D. Standridge
Proud Spirits by James Swearingen
The Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre
Things that Go Bump In the Nigh by Philip Sparke
Yorkshire Ballad by James Bearnes
Knight of the Royal Realm by Robert W. Smith
Christmas Bells Medley by Lloyd Conley
*Malaguena arr Mike Story
*Work Song by Nat Adderley/Mike Dana
*A Charlie Brown Christmas by Paul Murtha
*Grove Merchant by Jerome Richardson
*At The Oasis by Andy Farber
*Here's That Rainy Day by Johnny Burke/James Van Heusen
*Crablegs by Jay Chattaway
*What is Hip arr. Paul Murtha
*Minnie the Moocher arr. Ralph Ford
*Do Nothin' Til You Here From Me arr. Paul Cook
*Downtown Tango by Rick Hirsch
The Pit and the Pendulum by Michael Story
Prelude and Fugue in D Minor Trans R.L Moehlmann
Through Darkened Sleepy Hollow by Erik Morales
Air For Band by Frank Erickson
American Overture by Joseph Willcox Jenkins
Christmas Carol On Parade arr. Larry Clark
All I Want for Christmas Is You arr. Michael Brown
White Christmas arr. John Edmondson
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 arr. Phillips & Megaw
Festa! by Elliot A Del Borge
Creed by William Himes
Fanfare For a New Era by Mark Williams
Salvation Is Created by Bruce Houseknecht
Sure on this Shinning Night arr. Richard Saucedo
Aces of the Air arr. James Swearingen
Mars arr. Johnnie Vinson
Moana arr. Jay Bocook
The Incredibles by Michael Giacchino
The Avengers arr. Longfield
Theme from the Game of Thrones arr. Michael Brown
This Is Me arr. Larry More
Midnight Escape by Larry Neeck
From Coco -Remember Me arr. Johnnie Vinson
Pokemon by Paul Martha
Into the Storm by Robert W. Smith
Pronto by William Pitts
Halo 3 arr. Michael Story
Kingdom Hearts Theme (Hikari) arr. Michael Story
Minecraft arr. Ralph Ford
With Each Sunset by Richard Saucedo
Counterbalance by Todd Stalter
Fanfare for the Third Planet by Richard Saucedo
With Zeal Unceasing by Todd Stalter
Allied Honor March arr. James Swearingen
Hope Spring Eternal by Andrew Poor
Overture for Education by Joshua A. Idio
As Winds Dance by Samuel R. Hazo
Impact! by Sean O'Loughlin
Reverberation by Brian Balmages
Gypsydance by David Holsinger
Brentwood Pass by Jerry Williams
The Lion King arr. Paul Lavender
*Lil Hefty by Zachary Smith
Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol by Percy Grainger Arr. Larry Clark
SeaGate Overture by James Swearingen
Break Through by Mark Lortz
The Machines Awakens
*Gravity by John Mayer Arr. R. Callahan
Through The Storm by JaRod Hall
*All Blues by Miles Davis arr. Michael Sweeney
My Favorite Things with Fanfare arr. Mario Warren
*Ella Baila Sola by Peso Pluma arr. R.Callahan
*This Christmas by Donny Hathaway arr. Mario Warren
Valley Forge March by John Edmondson
Gem City Fanfare by Todd Stalter
Dawn of a New Day by James Swearingen
*Pots and Pan by David Berger
*I Say a Little Prayer by Dionne Warwick arr. R. Callahan
*You Don't Want to Go to War by Rebirth Brass Band, arr. R.Callahan
Out Of Darkness by Quincy Hilliard
Mary Did You Know? arr. David Dismuke
*The Chicken by Alfred Ellis, arr. Mike Story
Minimalist Dance by Matt Conaway
Forever Shinning by James Swearingen
An Overture For Our Founders by Mario Warren
*Celestial Swingin' Blues by Vince Norman
*Rat Dance Meme Song arr.R.Callahan
*Jazz Band Charts

James Lawson High School Band
2025 - Present
With Every Sunrise by Robert Sheldon
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson (Feat. Mr. Grinch)
You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch by Michael Story
Hope Spring Eternal by Andrew Poor
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 arr. Phillips & Megaw
*Rudolf The Red Nose Reindeer Arr.Jerry Nowak
*The Chicken Arr.Kris Berg
** Who? by M.Curley
*Do Whatcha Wanna
Awakening Hills by Richard Saucedo
Cha Cha For Band by Glen Osser
Total Praise by Richard Smallwood arr. Lindsey Sargent
Choreography by Robert Sheldon
**Stand Music by Kevin Robles
**Stormbreak by Jim Casella
**Drum.Loud.Good by Hearns
*All Blues by Miles Davis arr.Michael Sweeney
*Say A Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin arr.R.Callahan
*Buckjump by Trombone Shorty arr. John Wasson
*Synonymic Bossa by Paul White
* Jazz Band Charts
** Percussion Ensemble Music
Nashville African American Wind Symphony
2022 - Present
New Wade'n Water by Adolphus Hailstork
Winter Winds by Randall D. Standridge
Forever Climbing by Larry Clark
Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual by Robert W. Smith
You Better Sleigh by JaRod Hall
Fanfare For Freedom by Quincy Hilliard (TSU Wind Ensemble)
Wishes and Wantings by Kelijah Dunton
Let It Snow by Boys II Men arr. Mario Warren
Mary Did You Know? arr. David Dismuke
Just Vibe! A Taste of Culture by Chandler Wilson
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Marching Band Performances
Battle of the Bands and Marching Band Performance
Battle of the Bands
LaVergne vs Cane Ridge (Exabition 2024)
Rhythmic Raven Jamboree 2024 : LHS vs CRHS
Viewer's Choice Battle of the Bands 2024 : LHS vs WHS
Rhythmic Raven Jamboree 2025 : LHS vs ENHS vs SHS
Viewer's Choice Battle of the Bands 2025-Grand Champion
2026 Cane Ridge Jamboree : J.Lawson H.S Band and Drumline
Marching Band Shows
John A. Merritt Classic (2019) TSU vs. MVSU
MVSU Marching Band Show 2021
Perchance To Dream (2016) : LaVergne H.S.
Phobias (2017) : LaVergne H.S.
The Sounds of Wonder (2018) : LaVergne H.S.
Dance Again (2019) : LaVergne H.S.
Boy Bands Are Back (2020) : LaVergne H.S.
Machine (2021) : LaVergne H.S.
Paranormal (2023) : LaVergne H.S.
Aqua (2024) : LaVergne H.S.
Edward L. Graves Band Camp, TSU (2024)
Let's Dance: J.Lawson H.S. (2025)
