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David Shaffer

David Shaffer composer / arranger

date of birth: 10.09.1953

David Shaffer was born in Columbus, Ohio and attended Grove City High School, Grove City, Ohio. He holds a Bachelor Degree from the Ohio State University and a Master of Music Degree from Miami University (Ohio). Mr. Shaffer has taught in the Hamilton, Ohio; Northridge, Ohio; and Wyoming, Ohio schools. Mr. Shaffer has been associated with the Miami University Marching Band for 30 years as Graduate Assistant Director (1978-80), Assistant Director (1980-97) and as Director (1997 – 2009). The Miami Band has performed for seven regional Bands of America Contests. In 2003 the Miami Band was selected as the “Santa Band” in the 77th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

In addition to his involvement with Miami University, Mr. Shaffer has over 400 compositions and arrangements in print. His compositions have been used at clinics and music festivals around the world and have been placed on contest required-performance lists in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Mr. Shaffer has been the recipient of the ASCAP Standard Award in Music Composition for 24 years.

Under the direction of Mr. Shaffer, the Wyoming High School String Orchestra performed as the opening group at the 1984 Mid-West National Band and Orchestra Director's Clinic in Chicago. Additional Mid-West conducting appearances were in 2000 and 2001 when Mr. Shaffer guest conducted his compositions with the Robinson School Band, Fairfax, Va., and the South Central Middle School Band, Carterville, Ga.

Currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts, Mr. Shaffer is in demand as a conductor for honor bands, new music reading clinics, music festivals, and music education seminars. During the summer of 1986 and 1992, he served as instrumental director for the Saskatchewan School of Fine Arts. In February of 1997 he conducted a program of his music, with the China Youth Corps Band in the National Concert Hall, Taipei, Taiwan. In April of 2011 Mr. Shaffer premiered his composition At The Red Creek with the Musikkapelle Roethenbach, at Roethenbach, Germany.

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Fire Dance - David Shaffer

Fire Dance David Shaffer

Big, bold and full of percussion, this exotic high energy Shaffer composition is sure to be a huge favorite with developing bands. Lots of extra percussion parts to keep even the largest drum section involved. Includes a slow mysterioso section providing a contrast to the energetic nature.
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Duration: 4:15 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Composer: David Shaffer
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Santa's Big Adventure - David Shaffer

Santa's Big Adventure David Shaffer

An entertaining Rhapsody of familiar carols as Ol' Santa might hear them on his Christmas eve journey around the world. Bright tempos and novel effects make this a terrific programing choice for any holiday performance! Easy enough for younger bands, but nice enough for more experieced bands who have limited rehearsal time! Lots of fun and totally audience friendly! Outstanding ...
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: David Shaffer
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Into the Light - David Shaffer

Into the Light David Shaffer

An enchanting concert piece for younger bands that is certain to inspire your students. Bright and robust at the beginning, it soon settles down with a slower section which is truly delightful.This work was commissioned by and dedicated to the Washington Middle School 8th Grade Band, Washington Court House, Ohio, Dennis Wollum, Director. It is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. ...
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Duration: 5:02 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: David Shaffer
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Pizzicato Parade - David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

Pizzicato Parade David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

ISBN UPC 0 David Shaffer provides this excellent teaching tool which focuses entirely on pizzicato technique. Written as a march, this piece is perfect for changing the pace of your concert, and even includes some optional percussion to enhance the overall effect. VFJH Beginning Strings
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Duration: 1:27 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: David Shaffer
Arranger: David Shaffer
Article Nr: 601741
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Chase, The - David Shaffer

Chase, The David Shaffer

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Duration: 3:45 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: David Shaffer
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Bavarian Rhapsody - David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

Bavarian Rhapsody David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

ISBN UPC 0 Drawing inspiration from several famous Hungarian rhapsodies, David Shaffer offers this exciting new addition to the string repertoire. Plenty of countermelodies, tempo changes, and even some solo work all combine to make this an interesting piece that yoFJH String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:11 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: David Shaffer
Arranger: David Shaffer
Article Nr: 601805
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Ho Ho Hoedown - David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

Ho Ho Hoedown David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

ISBN UPC 0 Jingle Bells with a western flair? You bet! The parallel fourths in the first measure immediately signal the beginning of this holiday hoedown. An inventive middle section gives a select group of students (or the entire orchestra!) the opportunity to calFJH Developing Strings
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Duration: 1:31 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: David Shaffer
Arranger: David Shaffer
Article Nr: 601765
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Jericho - Traditional Spiritual / Arr. David Shaffer

Jericho Traditional Spiritual / Arr. David Shaffer

ISBN UPC 0 David Shaffer cleverly combines swing and straight playing in this novel arrangement of Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho. Players immediately get into the groove by snapping their fingers on the offbeats. A pizzicato treatment of the melody progressively bFJH Developing Strings
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: 2.
Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: David Shaffer
Article Nr: 601793
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Ho Ho Hoedown - David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

Ho Ho Hoedown David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer

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Duration: 1:26 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: David Shaffer
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Sun Valley Flourish - Steven Reineke / Arr. David Shaffer

Sun Valley Flourish Steven Reineke / Arr. David Shaffer

Sun Valley Flourish is Steven Reineke at his best! Originally composed for orchestra in 2008 as the opening piece for the Erich Kunzel's Sun Valley Festival Orchestra, it has been masterfully adapted for concert band by Steven's first composition professor, David Shaffer. Written in the style of a fanfare/overture, this exciting work opens with brass fanfares and woodwind flour ...
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Duration: 5:49 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Steven Reineke
Arranger: David Shaffer
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Fire & Fury - David Shaffer - Band - David Shaffer
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Witches Brew - David Shaffer

Witches Brew David Shaffer

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Northridge - David Shaffer

Northridge David Shaffer

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Rejoissant! - David Shaffer

Rejoissant! David Shaffer

Concert Band As the title suggests, is a celebration of life's conquering obstacles, specifically of the composer's own personal battle against cancer. Written for the Upper Sandusky High School (Ohio) Wind Ensemble and with the thanks from the composer for the support and opportunity to compose this piece during a very difficult period of time, Rejoissant! opens with a slower ...
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Duration: 0:05:59 min
Difficulty: 3
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Freedom's Voice - David Shaffer

Freedom's Voice David Shaffer

Concert Band Freedom's Voice was commissioned to commemorate The Voice of America, which began broadcasting in 1942 to combat Nazi propaganda with truthful news and information. VOA has served the world with a consistent message of truth, hope and inspiration. Opening with a mysterious and haunting melody representing the axis powers during the 2nd World War, the piece quietly ...
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Duration: 0:5:14 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: David Shaffer
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Banda Excellente - David Shaffer

Banda Excellente David Shaffer

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Rev. 4.118 - Time: 251 ms | SQL: -1 ms