This work is a tribute to the jazz trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie. Known for this unique angled trumpet bell, "balloon" cheeks, and legendary high range, Dizzy ushered in a new era of jazz known as bebop.

Approximate duration is 5 minutes. Commissioned by Kenneth Thompson. Listen to a recording at benjamintaylormusic.com

This work for string orchestra 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 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

Inspired by an ancient tradition of Chinese landscape painting where artists intentionally left blank spaces on the canvas with the idea that viewers would imagine something to fill in the space and thereby

Commissioned by Brandon Matthews and the Metropolitan Denver Honors Orchestra. The work is inspired by the Denver, Colorado skyline and derives pitch material from 5-2-8-0 since the "mile-high city" is said

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

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