Compositions | David Sterrett Music

Compositions, Arrangements, Film Scores

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Compositions

THE ACORN SCANDAL

For concert band
Commissioned in 2007 by Amanda Drinkwater and the Marcus High School Band (Flower Mound, TX)
Published by TRN Music Publisher, Inc.
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: World Premiere - Marcus HS Symphonic Band, 2008

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BALLAD

For solo piano
Completed in 2009
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: David Sterrett, Piano, 2009

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BRIGHTER THAN THE FLAMES

A special tribute to firefighters and first responders after stopping the wildfires in 2018, commissioned by the Music In the Mountains Festival

2 versions for orchestra or concert band
Completed in 2018
Commissioned in 2018 by Greg Hustis and the Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra (Durango, Colorado)
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio (orchestra version): Music In the Mountains Festival Orchestra, 2018

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Special video tribute (produced by Music In the Mountains)

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FANFARE À LA STRAVINSKY

For 3 antiphonal brass choirs
Completed in 2008
Published by Brixton Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: David Sterrett, Brass, 2008

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FANFARE AND CAPRICE FOR 4 TRUMPETS

Completed in 2013
Commissioned in 2013 by Dylan Smith
Published by Brixton Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: World Premiere - David Sterrett, Dylan Smith, Cody McClarty, Jarrod Beard, Trumpets, 2013

FANFARE FOR THE MARCUS BAND

2 versions for concert band or marching band
Completed in 2006
Commissioned in 2006 by Amanda Drinkwater and the Marcus High School Band (Flower Mound, TX)
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio (concert band version): World Premiere - Marcus HS Wind Symphony, 2006

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GUINEA PIG SCHERZO

This was just a fun project my girlfriend and I did amidst the craziness of 2020. Enjoy!

For violin and guinea pig
Completed in 2020
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: Erin Weber and her Guinea pig Roosevelt, 2020

LONE STAR HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER

Multiple versions for marching band, string orchestra, choir, or piano
Completed in 2010
Commissioned in 2010 by Lone Star High School (Frisco, TX)
Difficulty: Medium
Audio: MIDI mock-up

Marching band version

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String orchestra version

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LOST IN NATURE

Electro-acoustic project: digital variations of a single sound source
Original sound source is a 3-second recording of draining water
Completed in 2008

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MY TEARS HAVE BEEN MY FOOD

A reflection on Psalm 42

2 versions for a cappella choir or concert band (separate or combined)
Text: Psalm 42:3,8 (NASB)
Completed in 2008 (choir), 2020 (concert band)
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio 1 (choir version - excerpt): Various performers. 2009
Audio 2 (concert band version): MIDI mock-up

Concert band version

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Choir version (excerpt)

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THE PENITENT THIEF

2 versions for viola and harp (original) or viola and piano
Completed in 2020
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio 1 (viola and harp version): MIDI mock-up
Audio 2 (viola and piano version): Live reading session

Viola and harp version

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Viola and piano version

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REMINISCENCE

For concert band
Completed in 2006
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: Various performers, 2006

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RHAPSODY FOR TRUMPET AND PIANO

Completed in 2012
Published by Brixton Publications
Recorded on the 2020 MSR Classics album "Imagined Conversations"
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: Jesso Cook, Trumpet; Edward Neeman, Piano, 2020

SOUNDS OF WINTER

For orchestra
Completed in 2005
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: MIDI mock-up

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SPLASH!

For 3 flutes
Completed in 2007
Commissioned in 2007 by Nina Chavez
Published by Brixton Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: MIDI mock-up

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TRIPTYCH FOR SOLO CLARINET

Scherzo
Fantasy
Waltz

Completed in 2007
Published by Brixton Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: World premiere, 2010

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TRIPTYCH FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO

Scherzo
Rhapsody
Tarantella

Competed in 2010
Published by Brixton Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: MIDI mock-up

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Arrangements

3 ANTHEMS FROM "ALL-NIGHT VIGIL"

1. "Blessed Be the Man"

2. "Rejoice, O Virgin"

3. "To Thee, Victorious Leader of Triumphant Hosts"

For brass sextet
Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Arranged by David Sterrett
Commissioned in 2020 by the Fort Worth Brass (Fort Worth, TX)
Completed in 2020
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: World Premiere - Fort Worth Brass, 2020

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3 MOVEMENTS FROM "EASTER ORATORIO"

1. Sinfonia

2. Adagio

3. Chorus: "Kommt, Eilet und Laufet"

For brass sextet
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Arranged by David Sterrett
Commissioned in 2021 by the Fort Worth Brass (Fort Worth, TX)
Completed in 2021
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: Coming soon

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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

For orchestra, rhythm section, and voice
Music by Samuel Ward, lyrics by Katherine Bates, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2016
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: MIDI mock-up

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COME THOU FOUNT

For brass choir and vocal choir (optional piano)
Music by John Wyeth, Arranged for piano by Bob Krogstad, Adapted by David Sterrett
Commissioned in 2019 by Stonebriar Community Church (Frisco, TX)
Completed in 2019
Difficulty: Medium

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FANTASY ON "AND CAN IT BE?"

For clarinet choir
Music by Thomas Campbell, Arranged by David Sterrett
Commissioned in 2018 by Stonebriar Community Church (Frisco, TX)
Completed in 2018
2 difficulty versions available: Medium, or Medium-Advanced
Audio 1 (medium-advanced version): MIDI mock-up
Audio 2 (medium version): World Premiere - Stonebriar Community Church Clarinet Choir, 2018

Medium-Advanced version

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Medium version

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GOIN' HOME

For concert band and voice
Music by Antonin Dvorak, lyrics by William Fischer, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2016
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced

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IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING

For string quartet
Music by Edward Grieg, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2015
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced

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LET ALL THE PEOPLE PRAISE

For wind quintet and choir (optional piano)
Music by Craig Courtney, Adapted by David Sterrett
Commissioned in 2019 by Stonebriar Community Church (Frisco, TX)
Completed in 2019
Difficulty: Medium

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MY COUNTRY, 'TIS OF THEE

For concert band and SATB chorus
Music and lyrics by Samuel Smith, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2017
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: MIDI mock-up

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O HOLY NIGHT

For concert band and soprano
Music and lyrics by Adolphe Adam, Arranged by David Sterrett
Commissioned in 2021 by the Metropolitan Winds (Dallas, TX)
Completed in 2021
Difficulty: Medium

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SEE YOU TOMORROW

From the 2010 motion picture How To Train Your Dragon

For 4 trumpets
Music by John Powell, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2013
Difficulty: Advanced
Audio: David Sterrett, Trumpets, 2013

THEMES FROM "UNDERTALE"

1. Spear of Justice

2. Dog Song

3. Spider Dance

For 2 violins
Music by Toby Fox, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2017
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: Erin Weber, Violins

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UPTOWN GIRL

For concert band, rhythm section, choir, and voice
Music by Billy Joel, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2017
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced

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WONDER WOMAN THEME

From the 2017 motion picture soundtrack

For concert band
Music by Rupert Gregson-Williams, Arranged by David Sterrett
Commissioned in 2018 by the Metropolitan Winds (Dallas, TX)
Licensed by Tresona Music
Completed in 2018
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: World Premiere - Metropolitan Winds, 2017

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YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG

For marching band
Music and lyrics by G.H. Cohan, Arranged by David Sterrett
Completed in 2016
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Audio: MIDI mock-up

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Film Scores

BIGFOOT CHASE

My girlfriend and I made this just for fun. It's silly and cheesy; we just wanted to do something creative. Enjoy!

2020 Independent Spoof Short Film
Scored for orchestra
Music composed and produced by David Sterrett
Story by David Sterrett and Erin Weber
Directed by David Sterrett

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SUCH SUBTLETIES

2010 Independent Drama Film
Scored for chamber orchestra, rhythm section, and voice
Music composed and produced by David Sterrett
Story by Hannah Beets
Directed by Lucas Kitchen
Produced by Press On Ministries

1. Opening

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2. Moving Away/Bridget Moves Into College

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3. Isaiah and Bob

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4. Jeannette At Church

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5. Playing Pool

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6. Job Training

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7. Birch

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8. Riding Horses

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Jeannette and Birch

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10. Bridget Collapses

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11. Praying For Bridget

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12. Jeannette Alone

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13. Jeannette Comes Back Home

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14. The Family Reconciled

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15. Isaiah Proposes/End Credits

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NEC FILM SCORING CLASS 2010 PROJECT 1: "PERSONA" SCENE

1966 Drama Film
Scored for orchestra
Music for this student project composed and produced by David Sterrett
Completed in 2010
Movie written and directed by Ingmar Bergman

NEC FILM SCORING CLASS 2010 PROJECT 2: "TALK TO HER" SCENE

2002 Spanish Drama Film
Scored for orchestra
Music for this student project composed and produced by David Sterrett
Completed in 2010
Movie written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar

NEC FILM SCORING CLASS 2010 PROJECT 3: "THE CONVERSATION" SCENE

1974 Mystery-Thriller Film
Scored for orchestra
Music for this student project composed and produced by David Sterrett
Completed in 2010
Movie written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola

For film and media producers - a shortlist of select demo samples is coming soon. In the meantime, please sample the cues from my soundtrack to the film "Such Subtleties" here for a representation of my film and media work. Thank you for listening!

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