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 Macys 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.
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.
Excellentia Overture David Shaffer
Build-A-Band
A terrific easy overture by David Shaffer for less experienced bands that is now made playable by the smallest of bands in this delightful Build-A-Band version. It will sound great as long has you have the four essential parts covered. Optional percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect.
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Duration: 03:03 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 167777
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Evening Prayer David Shaffer
Abendsegen aus der Märchenoper Hänsel und Gretel
Build-A-Band
The elegant beauty of this David Shaffer ballad provides a nice change of pace for any occasion. This great Build-A-Band arrangement makes this composition playable by very small bands and it will sound great as long has you have the four parts covered. Optional percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall ...
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Duration: 02:12 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 167776
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Rogue River Rhapsody David Shaffer
Titel / Title: Rogue River Rhapsody
Herausgeber / Publisher: Barnhouse
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1994
Norman Lee
An excellent concert piece for very young featuring tempo and style changes making it a perfect teaching tool as well. Also includes an optional keyboard part. Very strong from the ...
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Duration: 02:23 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 167775
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Rocky Mountain Holiday David Shaffer
Norman Lee
A delightful piece that is sure to motivate your young students. Bright and lively, with simple but effective syncopations, Rocky Mountain Holiday is sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike. Excellent!
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Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 167774
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Cedar Crest David Shaffer
Titel / Title: Cedar Crest
Herausgeber / Publisher: Barnhouse
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1993
Command
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Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 167773
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Symbol of Freedom David Shaffer
Command
Keeping in mind all of the limitations of inexperienced musicians, this composer's talents for writing contemporary sounds, rich textures, and simple melodic material has produced an extremely accessible piece. "Symbol of Freedom" will satisfy the abilities, capture the interest, and most importantly, provide interesting musical material for young bands. Wonderful tea ...
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Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 167772
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Excellentia David Shaffer
Command
A great first overture' for your young band. A wonderful sound and great teaching tool.
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Duration: 03:11 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 167771
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Canadian Sketches David Shaffer
Titel / Title: Canadian Sketches
Herausgeber / Publisher: Barnhouse
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1990
A Masterpiece of form and design, this exciting new composition by the composer of ARABESQUE and DEDICATA is his best effort yet. The opening interludes between fanfare brass and rubato woodwind ...
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Duration: 05:57 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 167770
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Whitewater Festival David Shaffer
Titel / Title: Whitewater Festival
Herausgeber / Publisher: Barnhouse
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1986
An uptempo introduction leads to the main theme which is presented by a solo Trumpet. The theme is restated in several different forms including an Alto Saxophone solo. Written in overture for ...
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Duration: 06:38 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 167769
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Princeton Variations David Shaffer
Titel / Title: Princeton Variations
Herausgeber / Publisher: Barnhouse
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1985
Based on the hymn tune Holy, Holy, Holy. It is an inspirational piece to prepare and perform. Not technically difficult, it showcase a solo trio consisting of Flute, Clarinet and Alto Saxopho ...
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Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 167768
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Academic Pageant David Shaffer
Command
Musical energy and emotional melodic writing best describe David Shaffer's newest contest/concert composition for young bands. From the opening fanfare to the majestic finale, this number provides younger players with stimulating musical material they will enjoy preparing. A valuable addition to any band library.
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Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 167767
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A Christmas Special David Shaffer
A joyous holiday piece. This clever, well-written arrangement contains several traditional Christmas melodies including, ``Deck the Halls,'' ``Adeste Fidelis,'' and ``Jingle Bells.'' Key, style and meter changes make this an outstanding teaching device while retaining the interest of younger musicians.
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Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 167766
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Twin Oaks David Shaffer
A marvelous contest piece that follows in the tradition of his very popular Excellentia Overture.'' Starting with the broad fanfare introduction, the composition is built on a simple fugue starting in the woodwinds which eventually winds through the different voices of the band. A lush and expressive middle section provides just the right amount of contrast. Ideal for Jr. High ...
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Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 167765
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Tic - Toc - Rock David Shaffer
Discovery
An exceptional piece that will teach very young groups independence of playing, chromatic notes, and basic rhythmic syncopation. Featuring a temple block solo, this piece is perfect for first year players, and will be the hit of your year-end concert.
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Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 167764
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French National Defile Robert Planquette / Arr. David Shaffer
Titel / Title: French National Defile
Herausgeber / Publisher: Barnhouse
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1988
A stirring, but easier arrangement of the classic Planquette March which has been used by the Ohio State Marching Band as their SCRIPT OHIO music for over 40 years. Can be played by many Jr ...
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Difficulty: 3+
Difficulty: 3+
Article Nr: 167479
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Sousa! Sousa! Sousa! David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer
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All the excitement and appeal of three great Sousa marches is captured in this attractive medley for intermediate level bands. Includes famous themes from Manhattan Beach and El Capitan along with just a hint of Semper Fidelis and other Sousa favorites in an arrangement that is sure to be a big favorite for years to come. Excellent arrangemnt by David Shaffer that is de ...
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Duration: 02:24 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 166227
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