John O'Reilly & John Kinyon composer / arranger

John O'Reilly is one of the most-performed composers of band music in the world today. A recipient of numerous ASCAP awards, he has studied composition with Robert Washburn, Arthur Frackenpohl, Charles Walton and Donald Hunsberger. Mr. O'Reilly graduated from the Crane School of Music, State University of New York at Potsdam. In addition, he is the recipient of a Masters of Arts in composition and theory from Columbia University. His years of teaching experience at elementary through college levels has provided him with insights and sensitivities to the needs of both student and educators. As co-author of "Accent on Anchievement", the "Yamaha Band Student" and "Strictly Strings", Mr. O'Reilly has made a major impact on contemporary instrumental music education.John Kinyon holds degrees from both Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music, as well as an honorary doctorate from Limestone College in Gaffney, SC. He has served as an instrumental music director and music department head for several school districts, as educational director for Warner Brothers Music in New York, and as a professor of music education at the University of Miami, Florida. Since 1982, he has been semi-retired in Tuckasegee, NC. John Kinyon is a prolific composer of educational music and has published original marches, ballads and overtures totaling over 250 for Alfred. His works range in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 3, and are written in a variety of styles.