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Hey Folks! So, for years I have been writing music for my own projects as well as Maynard Ferguson, various big bands, high schools and universities, publishing companies, spoken word projects, brass soloists, orchestras, and classical ensembles of all types (trumpet and trombone choirs as well as brass ensembles and various string configurations)

The time has now come for me to focus on these compositional endeavors and to solicit one-and-all for commissions. Now that I have settled down in Chicago-land I have the time, resources, inspiration and wherewithal to make this happen,
and I look forward to doing so!


Prices vary according to the ensemble, level and other factors. The turnaround time also varies with said. Every piece will include a dedication line at the top of the score and all of the parts of your own design. I would also be glad to have a Zoom hang or in-person session to plan and collaborate the piece and then to discuss rehearsal/performance aspects once it is done. Upon completion, you will receive PDF files of the work along with a Sibelius MIDI Demo video. More times than not, all of these commissions will then be published along with your dedication line. Such a deal!

Drop me an email by CLICKING THIS LINK
and lets get something put together!


If you aren't familiar with my work and personal style (and even if you ARE) check out the video examples below...

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Examples of Commissioned Works
by Steve Wiest

Thirteen Pieces
Written for the One O'Clock Lab Band
1986-2014 (click on the image below)

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New Seasons

Commissioned by

The Denver Brass

Ice-Nine. Nominated for

"Best Instrumental Composition" at the

52nd Grammy Awards: 2009

The One O'Clock Lab Band

Soloists Sylvester Onyejiaka, tenor

Luke Brimhall, trombone

The Burglar of Babylon
Written For Caldecott Nominee and
Coretta Scott King Award Winner Anne Grifalconi.
Elizabeth Bishop poem narrator David Hoak
Performed by the Daniel Pardo Ensemble

The Intergalactic Haus of Trombone
Commissioned by Joshua Hauser for
The Tennessee Tech University Trombones

Besame Mucho. Maynard Ferguson. Nominated for
"Best Instrumental Arrangement" at the
50th Grammy Awards: 2007

The Neither Zone

Written for Trombone Choir and Rock Ensemble

For the project: Concerto for Folded Space

Soloists: Jimmy Pankow and Steve Wiest, trombones, Noel Johnston, guitar

Living for The City

Commissioned by The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

for their recording Overjoyed: The Music of Stevie Wonder

Soloist: Steve Wiest, trombone

The Showme Shuffle

Commissioned by Joel Griffin for Evangel University

Performed by The Lamont rchestra

Soloists: Elliott Clement, piano

Harry Forlenza-Bailey, trombone

A Grumble of Pugs

Published by Excelcia Music

Written for Younger Bands

Entry Level Experience

Pay For It

Written for the All-Star Rock Band Vinyl Hampdin

Lisa Dodd Watts, vocalist

Soloist: Ray Herrmann, tenor

Sir Wellington of Locksley
Written for jazz trombone band
for The Leadology Project

The Last Theme Song

Written for the One O'Clock Lab Band

Soloists: Collin Campbell, piano Scott Kruser, guitar.

Dan Foster, lead trumpet

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