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Custom Arranging Services has arranged/composed for many high school marching bands and drum and bugle corps throughout the United States. It is my humble privilege to share these testimonials from some of the fine directors I have worked with.
"If you are looking for a dependable, professional music arranger, look no further than Jerry Kelsey. Jerry "gets it" on nearly every level. His arrangements are creative, powerful, and unique. He utilizes his vast knowledge and experience in the band pageantry and drum corps activity to customize and individualize each selection while keeping a freshness that makes teaching and performing his arrangements a significant and enjoyable musical experience."
Paul R. Hinman
Director of Bands
Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, MO
"I have had the distinct privilege and pleasure to work with Jerry for the past 9 years.
He has written music for our bands that have covered the musical spectrum from Rock and Roll to Classical. Jerry has a true knack for getting to heart of a marching band show while maintaining the musical integrity of each individual piece.
Jerry's true strength lies in his ability to make smaller bands sound larger. The voicing and part assignments always seem to work and be right on the money. He writes music that is both challenging to the performer, and interesting for the audience.
Jerry is very open to the Directors input in the planning stage, and works diligently afterwards to make sure that the show is working for your kids.
Jerry is a great guy, and a musical genius."
Lawrence D. Miller
Director of Bands
Gainesville HS,
Gainesville, GA
Mr. Kelsey has been an intricate ingredient of our organization's success for several years as The Kilties brass arranger, plus Program Coordinator, Designer, and the lead educator of our staff.
Jerry successfully faces many challenges that come with arranging and educating with a world renowned organization such as The Kilties whose creative program, with having over 70 years of musical tradition and adjudication/fan expectations, can be quite demanding simply from the mere positive history and heritage of the corps.
Mr. Kelsey never fails to custom arrange spectacular pieces which fit the talents of the performers while still challenging them to be the best they can be. This combination continually elevates the corps season after season.
Jerry's masterful arrangements and strong educational skills are literally....the best in the business in not only the drum and bugle corps activity, but also across the spectrum of the performing arts.
Jerry has quietly become to be known as one of the "best of the best.
Bill Roetzer
President & Principal Executive Officer
The Kilties,
Racine, WI
"I have found Mr. Kelsey to be extremely knowledgeable and flexible.
Jerry works closely with the Director from the initial music cuts to the
final written product.
All of this detailing is completed with great respect and concern for your
band program. In my opinion, Jerry's arrangements are among the finest in
the country.
I would highly recommend Kelsey to my colleagues. It has been a true joy
for our band program"
James Hannah
Band Director
Plano West Senior HS,
Plano, Texas
"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
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