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This band transcription was commissioned by Diane Soelberg and the Brigham Young University - Idaho Symphonic Band.  The work is based on philosophies in Chinese visual art. Please visit benjamintaylormusic.com for a complete program note. Duration is approximately 12:30.

Leaving White

Concert Band Score & Parts

Inspired by the William Wordsworth poem containing the line, "trailing clouds of glory do we come", this work was oringinally commissioned for wind band by a consortium led by Darrell Brown.  It is 3 movements totaling 10 minutes in duration. The orchestra version was commissioned by Kenneth Thompson.

Trailing Clouds of Glory

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

Commissioned by a consortium led by Jim Childers and the Marion Junior High School Band.  Please visit benjamintaylormusic.com for complete program note.  Duration is 4:30.

Into the Mist

This work was inspired by the creation of our planet, as well as the limitless number of stars and planets in the universe. Approximate duration is 9 minutes. Listen to a recording at benjamintaylormusic.com

Worlds Without End

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Copyright Year

A wonderful introduction to minimalist music, this work is a sonic meditation based upon the art of rock stacking.  Commissioned by a consortium led by Sarah Posegate and Russell I Doig Middle School Sixth Grade Band.

Stack

This work is in the style of a moto perpetuo, which means perpetual motion. The piece is always moving forward propelled by a constant stream of eighth notes. This composition serves as a tribute to Kirk Taylor who has touched thousands of lives over the past thirty years as a band director at Rocky River High School. This work was commissioned by family and friends of Kirk as a gift to commemorate his retirement.

Mile a Minute

Approximate duration 8 minutes.  Inspired by the photography of Rodney Smith.  This work is for chamber orchestra.  Listen to a recording at benjamintaylormusic.com

Leap

Ignite the stage with "Techno Blade" by Benjamin Taylor, a dynamic composition designed for concert and contest settings. This exhilarating piece marries traditional rhythms with modern electronic flair, creating an unforgettable auditory experience that challenges performers while captivating audiences. Perfect for ensembles looking to showcase their technical prowess and innovative - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Techno Blade

A novel, exciting work for concert band and audio track inspired by the timeless 8-bit soundtracks of classic retro video games; titles like Zelda, Tetris, Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, and Sonic. For those directors who may never have programmed a work with electronics, be assured that using the electronic track is as simple as hitting "play" - no complicated tech required, no click track, just a pair of speakers.

Player One Press Start

Concert Band Score & Parts with audio track

Commissioned by a consortium led by Patrick Murphy and the the University of Portland Wind Ensemble.  The work is influenced by fractal art.  Please visit benjamintaylormusic.com for full program note. Duration is 5:00.

Shattering Infinity

This work for band and audio track is an excellent introduction to 6/8 time using the ranges of Grade 1 literature. The piece is inspired by what an alien dance club might sound like.

Electric Breakdance

This work for string orchestra and electronic audio track is an excellent introduction to 6/8 time using the ranges of Grade 1 literature. The piece is inspired by what an alien dance club might sound like.

String Orchestra Score & Parts

The rock band parts are provided in both standard notation and tablature and are written at a difficulty level appropriate for most high school guitar players.  You should not need to bring in outside professionals to perform this piece, but rather you can showcase some of your own students or local alumni. This composition is comprised of 3 movements and is about 10 minutes in duration. Here is the general style of each movement:
Mvt 1 Punk Rock, Pop Rock - Inspired by Bon Jovi, Chicago, The Beatles, Michael Jackson
Mvt 2 Slower Jam Tune, Power Ballad - Inspired by Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Queen, Freebird
Mvt 3 Hard Rock, Grunge - Think of a smashup of AC/DC, Metallica, Nirvana, Van Halen, and a dose of White Stripes and you'll have a good idea of this movement!

I was a teenager in 1999 when Metallica partnered with the San Francisco Symphony and gave a live concert of fully orchestrated Metallica songs.  My world blew wide open when I heard that CD and later watched video footage from the concert.  I was hooked! Through high school I played with several rock bands including a Foo Fighter cover band, and a ska/punk/funk/rock band of my own formation called, "Life on the Upbeat."  This work is a natural outgrowth of my background as a classical music composer and a lover of all things rock and roll.  It is with deep gratitude that I thank Brad Faryniarz and consortium members for commissioning this work.

Living on Rock and Roll

Potatoes are by far America's favorite party vegetable. There is no way to serve a potato that we don't like; loaded baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, chips, french fries, cheesy potato casseroles, tater tots, hash browns  yum, yum! So why a tuba concerto based on potatoes? Some of you probably know that a potato is known as a "tuber" because it grows underground. Get it? Tuba and tuber? Smiley face. But the connection between the tuber and the tuba in this case goes far beyond the difference of one or two letters in spelling. Matt Moore, the commissioner of this concerto is Professor of Tuba at Brigham Young University - Idaho, and as we all know, Idaho is the capital of potatoes. Not only that, but I feel like potatoes are a near perfect metaphoric vegetable for your typical tuba player. The people who choose to play tuba are usually the quiet, shy type, perhaps a little socially awkward, and are most comfortable hiding in the back of the band. If you were to personify a potato, wouldn't that be accurate? Oh, and one more thing. I find both potatoes and tubas inherently funny  have you seen any of the potato memes? And doesn't the sight of a tuba player marching in a parade with that colossally sized instrument always make you smile? 
Thus, Party Potatoes is a lighthearted, groovy piece that celebrates the tuba and the tuber. It is like the perfect mashup (no pun intended) of Youngblood Brass Band, Tower of Power, pep band and sprinkle on a little jazz big band and you're all set. The tuber, I mean tuba, is here so let's party!  This "version 2.0" is a shorter arrangement of the original, and was commissioned by Brian Sours and the Tenaha I.S.D. Band in honor of their 2024 Midwest Performance.

Party Potatoes V2.0

For band and audio track, Player Two Press Start is a sequel to the composer's popular work, Player One Press Start, which was based on early 8-bit video games and their sound tracks of blips and bloops. Conversely, this work looks to modern game soundtracks for it's inspiration. In this case, the band is imagined to be INSIDE the video game, immersed in the lush, full orchestration of a modern warfare style game. Each member of the band is an important hero, with unique abilities and skills. Each person is critical to winning the game. So let's stay together and work as a team. Here we go! Let's enter the battle!

Player Two Press Start

This work is designed for "virtual, flexible ensemble" with audio track in a retro eight-bit video game soundtrack style - meaning that it is intended specifically for virtual rehearsal and virtual performance. It features solo opportunities with optional improvisation as well as student-created visuals and theatrics.

Legos Emit Gnarly Overtones

This composition attempts to portray the zany, whimsical, and chaotic nature of a “Chinese fire drill” (Yes, the thing where people jump out of a car at a red light and run around the car). To capture the adrenaline and excitement of the event, this work incorporates unusual extended techniques, a few unusual instruments, and even some slightly theatrical elements. A lighthearted humor pervades this work commissioned by the Colorado Mesa University Wind Symphony, Calvin Hofer, conductor.

Chinese Fire Drill

This work for band and audio track is an excellent introduction to 6/8 time using the ranges of grade 1 literature.  The piece is inspired by what an alien dance club might sound like.

This work is designed for "virtual orchestra" with audio track - meaning that it is intended specifically for virtual rehearsal and virtual performance. In an electro-funk party groove style, it features solo opportunities with optional improvisation as well as student-created visuals and theatrics.

Snitchin' in the Kitchen

This chart is a unique, multi-media work for 4-part flexible jazz band and audio track. Following the Doug Beach model, this medium-easy work is specifically well-suited for small jazz band programs with limited or unusual instrumentation. Super fun to play and with a professionally produced "video-game-score-esque" accompaniment track, your ensemble will sound great!

All rhythm section parts are fully written out and do not require knowledge of comping or reading chord symbols (though chord symbols are still provided during solo changes).

The audio track features the nostalgic style and feel of retro video game titles like Tetris, Zelda, Super Mario Brothers, Contra, Pac-man and Dr. Mario.

This work was designed for a middle school or first year high school group, and is an adaptation of a work with the same title for grade 2.5 concert band.

Jazz Ensemble Score & Parts

Global Sections - CORE [DO NOT TOUCH]*

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