The Power of Custom Design

Each group is different. Many times stock charts ignore your program's strengths and expose your program's weakness. We prevent this by custom arranging music for your particular instrumentation.

Accompanied by scoring techniques that are conversant with a wide variety of instrumentation situations, support for your unique circumstances is implemented through our careful use of key, voicings, and pacing.

Custom arranged music gives you and your students a better opportunity to experience success by creating maximum impact and effect with your specific instrumentation.

Other Music Services

In my 30-plus years as an arranger, composer, clinician, and adjudicator, I have been involved with successful programs throughout the country and at all levels. I have worked with organizations on the high school, college, and adult/professional level. Here are a few additional ways in which I can help bring your organization success.

Show Coordination and Consultation

Many band directors under value the importance of good show coordination to their groups competitive success. With the countless hours you spend working with your students, isn't it important to know that you have given them the best vehicle?

My show coordination and consultation services are designed to work with you in creating a successful production for your group and to give you peace of mind. No matter what level of involvement you require, I welcome the opportunity to provide you assistance with the following:

• New show concept creation
• Existing show concept development
• Music research and selection
• Music cuts and production outline
• Music / Visual coordination
• Wind / Percussion coordination
• Design Staff coordination and management
• Design Staff recommendations and support
• Teaching staff consultation and support

Original Compositions

A wonderful way to highlight your students experience with your indoor program is to commission to have an original piece created for your group.

Whether it is your young and developing band, your select wind ensemble, or your jazz band, my composition services will create an experience that will help make your students feel special.

With my composition services, there are opportunities to enhance your student's experience to the composition process by working with your students, developing the program interactively and participating in the world premier.

Music Clinics

I have had the privilege of working with thousands of musicians at the high school, college, and adult levels. My experience has ranged from locally competitive marching bands to world-class Jr. Drum and Bugle Corps and has spanned the country from California to New York.

My music clinics are enjoyable, practical, and educational. They support the latest in brass and woodwind techniques for the pageantry arts and work in harmony with adjudication criteria on all levels.

If you are looking for assistance during band camp, want to create a special clinic day at your school, need "another voice," or are interested in having someone come in and give the group a "tune-up" for the big competition, I would be more than happy to share my 30 years experience with your students.

Let's Talk

I am looking forward to the opportunity to speak with you about your program. Feel free to contact me by phone at 585-786-2925 or via email at JKelsey1@aol.com.

"Jerry writes music that suits our band.

He is creative and always has good ideas to help you with the planning of your program.

I depend on Jerry's opinions. He is always honest with me and lets me know what he thinks about show ideas.

When you give Jerry the time to create, he is prompt in getting the music back to you.

I highly recommend Jerry Kelsey as your music arranger. "

Dave Weber
Band Director
Boone County HS,
Florence, KY