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.
Those Magnificent Marches David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer
Command
Traditional march favorites that can be performed by younger ensembles. Shaffer has crafted this contemporary medley of three of the most famous march melodies of all time; National Emblem, Colonel Bogey and The Billboard March.
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Duration: 02:10 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 166226
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Memories of Stephen Foster David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer
Command
From the lush slow beginning to the energetic finale, this exciting and fresh arrangement of Stephen Foster songs is sure to become a favorite of your students. Scored with the young band in mind, this medley is an excellent educational tool which will allow you to teach key, tempo, and musical style changes. Very Inspiring!
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Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 166224
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Flutopia (Fantasia for Flutes) David Shaffer
The ultimate flute feature for your next program! With the option of utilizing one, two, or even three flute parts, this lighthearted work combines whimsical lines with swing and a brief lyrical cadenza passage to showcase musicianship. Easy to put together and forever memorable!
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Duration: 2:20 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 165143
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Storm Surge David Shaffer / Arr. David Shaffer
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Duration: 2:05 min
Difficulty: 1.
Difficulty: 1.
Article Nr: 164817
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By Dawn's Early Light David Shaffer
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Duration: 2:07 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 162645
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Last Ride of the Pony Espress David Shaffer
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Duration: 3:58 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 162641
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Freedom Rising! David Shaffer
Freedom Rising was written in commemoration of the 150 anniversary of Quantrill's raid on the unsuspecting town of Lawrence, Kansas where the residents bravely fought to defend their town from the forces of pro-slavery western counties. Opening with a dark and haunting woodwind choir, the composition quickly journeys into the raging battle that took place that fateful August da ...
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Duration: 5:22 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 162619
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Kennesaw Mountain Celebration David Shaffer
Young Band
Commissioned by and dedicated to Kennesaw Mountain High School, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, this exciting concert overture will be a sure hit with your students. The intense opening moments immediately lead us to a brassy fanfare interlude. A secondary rhythmic dialogue between brass and woodwinds punctuates a flowing main theme. The slower middle section is a grace ...
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Duration: 4:50 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 162495
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March Courageous David Shaffer
Young Band
Energetic rhythms, flowing melodies and counter melodies, all David Shaffer trademarks, are incorporated into this energetic march. From the excitement of the opening introduction, through the flowing Trio to the bold ending, this exciting march will be a perfect choice for both concert and festival performances.
CD: Voyage To The Edge Of The World WFR379
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Duration: 1:46 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 162491
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Clamor, Clang, Clap & Clatter David Shaffer
Young Band
As the title suggests, "Clamor, Clang Clap & Clatter" is a cacophonous concoction of crafty and clever sound effects generated between the winds and the "metallic" members of the percussion family of instruments. Utilizing traditional and non-traditional percussion instruments this entertaining novelty piece will spotlight your full percussion section. David Shaffer ...
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Duration: 1:51 min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 162340
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Whirlwinds David Shaffer
Young Band
Capturing the intense power of the seas, "Whirlwinds" opens with intense rhythms and haunting harmonies building in intensity throughout the composition. A brief lull in the storm divides the piece into 3 separate and contrasting musical moments. Utilizing the power of the percussion section to define the drama, David Shaffer has crafted a festival piece that will i ...
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Duration: 2:01 min
Difficulty: 1+
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Article Nr: 162339
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At the Red Creek (Am roten Bach) David Shaffer
Eine zeitgeschichtliche Reise für sinfonisches Blasorchester in sieben Teilen durch die 1150-jährige Geschichte der Gemeinde Röthenbach im Allgäu.
Keltische Weise
Marsch der römischen Legion
Mittelalterlicher Tanz
Gebet der Mönche
Dreikaiserschlacht
Polka
Festliche Fanfare, Hymne und Finale
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Duration: 11:00 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 160462
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Spania David Shaffer
Build-A-Band Series
Hier ist ein entzückendes Stück mit Spanischem Anklang, das sicher der Höhepunkt jedes Konzerts wird und auch sehr kleine Orchester und solche mit Besetzungsproblemen "wie die Großen" klingen lassen wird. Das Stück wird groß und kraftvoll klingen, wenn zumindest die vier Hauptstimmen besetzt sind. Die Ausgabe enthält optionale Pauken- und Klavierstimmen, di ...
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Difficulty: 2+
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Article Nr: 160085
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Riptide David Shaffer
Rising Band Elementary Band Series
Wie schon der Titel verrät, ist "Riptide" ein kraftvolles und energiegeladenes Werk für Ihre jungen Musiker. Es beginnt mit langsameren Rhythmen und eindringlichen Harmonien, einem Markenzeichen von David Shaffer, und steigert sich im weiteren Verlauf in seiner Intensität. Einfache rhythmische Figuren rahmen die fließenden Moll-Melodien ein u ...
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Duration: 1:48 min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 160075
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Frenzy David Shaffer
Sound Foundations Elementary Band Series
"Frenzy" ist ein rasend aufregendes Stück für die jüngsten Musiker. Es vereint einfache Rhythmenn, fließende Melodien und interessante Percussionstimmen. "Frenzy" wird alle Fertigkeiten ins Rampenlicht rücken, die ihre Musiker im ersten Jahr ihrer Ausbildung erworben haben. Durch David Shaffer's einzigartiger Fähigkeit, interessante Mus ...
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: 0.
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Article Nr: 160063
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The Eternal Journey David Shaffer
Concert Band
"The eternal Journey" wurde zu Ehren von Mike Bandman, Ruth Moore und Jeff Worth geschrieben, die als Dirigenten im Gurnee School District 56 in Illinois gearbeitet haben und zusammen 94 Jahre mit den Blasorchestern und als Musiklehrer gearbeitet haben. Das Werk beginnt mit einer kräftigen Blechbläserfanfare und und mit einer entzückend einfachen Melodie, die im L ...
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Duration: 5:06 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 160057
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