Books, Compositions, Commissions, Articles, etc.
Publications - Books (Refereed)
Essential Blues Standards for Jazz Ensemble, Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2012
Best of Essential Elements . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2007.
Essential Standards for Jazz Ensemble . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2004.
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble (Japanese Translation) . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2002.
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble (Concert Band Version). Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2002.
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2000.
Building A Jazz Vocabulary . A jazz improvisation text. Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard Publishing, 1995.
Books In progress
Essential Elements For Jazz Ensemble Vol. 2 – A jazz band method for intermediate jazz musicians. Expected
publication: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2015
A Trumpeter’s Guide To Embouchure Development – A trumpet method. Expected Publication 2015
21 Lessons in Jazz Harmony – A comprehensive guide to jazz theory.
21 Lessons in Jazz Improvisation – A comprehensive guide to jazz improvisation.
Publications - Articles (Refereed)
Secrets of Successful Improvisation, Ontario Band Association Newsletter, Toronto, CA, October 2010.
Publications - Compositions (Refereed)
Bubbert In Love. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
2007.
Bossa de Cacun. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation. 2007.
Bubbert Goes West. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
2006.
Song For San Miguel. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
2006.
Bubbert Takes the Train. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard
Corporation, 2005
Riffology. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2005
Bubbert Goes Retro. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2004
Mister Cool. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004
Bubbert Kicks Back . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2003
Ballad for a Blue Horn. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard
Corporation, 2003
Blues for a New Day. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2002
Bubbert Goes Undercover . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard
Corporation, 2002
Blues for a New Day. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2002
Bubberts Groove . An original composition for jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001
Sunday Afternoon. . An original composition for jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2001
It’s Only a Minor Thing. An original composition for jazz ensemble. Buffalo: Kendor Music, 2000
Blues and More . An original composition for jazz ensemble. Buffalo: Kendor Music, 1994
Azule . An original composition for beginning jazz ensemble. Buffalo: Kendor Music, 1994
Is Too Is Not. An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1993
Eazy Greazy. An original composition for beginning jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1993
Schoolzout. An original composition for beginning jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1992.
New Beginning . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1991.
Weaselwalk. An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1991.
O.D.'s Rock Shop . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1990.
Killer Fox. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach Music/Neil
A. Kjos, 1990.
Orlando's Commandos. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug
Beach Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1989.
Road Baby. An original composition for intermediate jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1989.
Samba De Los Gatos. An original composition for intermediate to advanced jazz ensemble. San Diego and
Chicago: Doug Beach Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1989.
O.D.'s All Night Diner. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1988.
Dead Ringer . An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1987.
Casa Bonita. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1987.
Good News. An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1986.
Blues for Youse . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1985.
Nanu Nanu . An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1984.
Midnight Offering. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1984.
Recordings (Refereed)
Soul Jazz of the 70s. Tramp Records (Germany) 2016
The Michael Waldrop Big Band: Time Within Itself . Origin Records (Release date: March 2015)
Live From Kenton Hall. The Large Ensemble Music of Mike Steinel. Summit Records 2012 (In Press).
Dangerous Precedent. The Frank Mantooth Big Band featuring Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, and Ramsey
Lewis. Sea Breeze Records, 1993.
Persevere. The Frank Mantooth Big Band featuring Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, and Pete Cristlieb.
Optimism Records OPCD 3422, 1991.
Suite Tooth. The Frank Mantooth Big Band featuring Bobby Shew, Louis Bellson, and Art Farmer.
Optimism Records OPCD 3217, 1989.
First Waltz. Chicago Jazz Quintet. Chicago: CJQ Recordings, 1985.
Lab '79. North Texas State University One O'clock Lab Band. Denton: NTSU Lab Band Records, 1979.
Lab '78 .. North Texas State University One O'clock Lab Band. Denton: NTSU Lab Band Records, 1978.
West 15th Street Strut. Rosewood Trio. DCM Records, 1976
Commisions
Montanas de Estrellas . Commissioned by the Padiea School, Atlanta, GA 2005
An Anniversary Tribute . Commission by Friends University, Wichita KS. 1997
Samba Antigua . Commission by Sabetha High School, Sabetha KS. 1994
Is To Is Not. Commission by the University of Missouri Jazz Ensemble, Columbia, MO. Debuted at University
of Missouri, April 12, 1993
Here Is Where The Sky Is Blue. Commission by the Jazz Educators of District I, KMEA. Debuted at the Kansas
University Spring Jazz Festival, March 14, 1989.
Samba De Los Gatos. Commissioned by Baker University (Baldwin, KS). Debuted at the KMEA State
Convention, Wichita (KS) - February 25,1989.
Mid-Obsessive Syndrome, Musical score for an eleven minute silent film by Joe Robinson. Debuted at the
Kansas Film Festival (Lawrence Kansas). 1987
Compositions and Arrangements (Non-Published)
Who Are These People? composition for voice and jazz quintet. 2016
Where Are You? composition for voice and jazz quintet. 2015
Yitav . Orginal composition for voice and jazz quintet. 2014
The Mayor’s Song – Original composition for children’s. Text by Gordon Grandbouche. (2013)
Sammy Raised His Baton – Original composition for children’s. Text by Gordon Grandbouche. (2013)
Let’s Make Some Music - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Music Has A Beat - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
The Key Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
The Clef Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Middle C - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Sharps and Flats - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Staccato and Legato - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Staff Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Whole Note Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Basement Waltz #12 . Original composition for jazz sextet. 2013
Beto Junction Breakdown. Original composition for jazz sextet. 2013
Fibanachi Retracement . Original composition for jazz sextet. 2013
Born Into A Cold Winter’s Night .Original composition for choir and jazz quartet. 2013
Strike Up The Band .Original composition for children’s. Text by Gordon Grandbouche. 2013
People Look East . Original composition for choir and piano. Debuted on December 9, 2007 by the First
Presbyterian Church Choir, Denton, TX.
The Passion of Our Lord According to St. Matthew by JC Bach. Adapted Music Selections from for performance
at First Presbyterian Church of Denton. 2006
Mary’s Prayer: A Magnificat . Adapted for Harp, Soprano, Flute and Organ. 2004
Renewed. Orginal composition for jazz octet. 2005
Mary’s Prayer: A Magnificat . Art song for Soprano and Piano. 2004
Lineage . Original composition for jazz quintet. 1994
It Only Gets More Difficult. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1992
CRIBT , Original composition for jazz quintet. 1992
C Monster. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
Head Start. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
Minor Slip. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
A Whispered Tear. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
Somethin' For Ed. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1987
Dreams of Other Things. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1987
Suite Dreaming. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1985
First Waltz. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1984
Waltz #2. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1984
764. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1984
A Child At Play. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1983
Determination. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1982
Bubbert Takes A Stroll. Original composition for jazz quartet. 1981
PJ. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1979
PM. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1979
Out. Original composition for jazz octet. 1978
May. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1978
Fire Dance. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1978
In. Original composition for jazz octet. 1978
Essential Blues Standards for Jazz Ensemble, Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2012
Best of Essential Elements . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2007.
Essential Standards for Jazz Ensemble . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2004.
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble (Japanese Translation) . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2002.
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble (Concert Band Version). Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2002.
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble . Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard, 2000.
Building A Jazz Vocabulary . A jazz improvisation text. Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard Publishing, 1995.
Books In progress
Essential Elements For Jazz Ensemble Vol. 2 – A jazz band method for intermediate jazz musicians. Expected
publication: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2015
A Trumpeter’s Guide To Embouchure Development – A trumpet method. Expected Publication 2015
21 Lessons in Jazz Harmony – A comprehensive guide to jazz theory.
21 Lessons in Jazz Improvisation – A comprehensive guide to jazz improvisation.
Publications - Articles (Refereed)
Secrets of Successful Improvisation, Ontario Band Association Newsletter, Toronto, CA, October 2010.
Publications - Compositions (Refereed)
Bubbert In Love. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
2007.
Bossa de Cacun. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation. 2007.
Bubbert Goes West. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
2006.
Song For San Miguel. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
2006.
Bubbert Takes the Train. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard
Corporation, 2005
Riffology. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2005
Bubbert Goes Retro. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2004
Mister Cool. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004
Bubbert Kicks Back . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2003
Ballad for a Blue Horn. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard
Corporation, 2003
Blues for a New Day. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2002
Bubbert Goes Undercover . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard
Corporation, 2002
Blues for a New Day. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2002
Bubberts Groove . An original composition for jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001
Sunday Afternoon. . An original composition for jazz ensemble. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation,
2001
It’s Only a Minor Thing. An original composition for jazz ensemble. Buffalo: Kendor Music, 2000
Blues and More . An original composition for jazz ensemble. Buffalo: Kendor Music, 1994
Azule . An original composition for beginning jazz ensemble. Buffalo: Kendor Music, 1994
Is Too Is Not. An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1993
Eazy Greazy. An original composition for beginning jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1993
Schoolzout. An original composition for beginning jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1992.
New Beginning . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1991.
Weaselwalk. An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1991.
O.D.'s Rock Shop . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1990.
Killer Fox. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach Music/Neil
A. Kjos, 1990.
Orlando's Commandos. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug
Beach Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1989.
Road Baby. An original composition for intermediate jazz ensemble. San Diego and Chicago: Doug Beach
Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1989.
Samba De Los Gatos. An original composition for intermediate to advanced jazz ensemble. San Diego and
Chicago: Doug Beach Music/Neil A. Kjos, 1989.
O.D.'s All Night Diner. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1988.
Dead Ringer . An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1987.
Casa Bonita. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1987.
Good News. An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1986.
Blues for Youse . An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1985.
Nanu Nanu . An original composition for advanced jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1984.
Midnight Offering. An original composition for young jazz ensemble. Chicago: Doug Beach Music, 1984.
Recordings (Refereed)
Soul Jazz of the 70s. Tramp Records (Germany) 2016
The Michael Waldrop Big Band: Time Within Itself . Origin Records (Release date: March 2015)
Live From Kenton Hall. The Large Ensemble Music of Mike Steinel. Summit Records 2012 (In Press).
Dangerous Precedent. The Frank Mantooth Big Band featuring Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, and Ramsey
Lewis. Sea Breeze Records, 1993.
Persevere. The Frank Mantooth Big Band featuring Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, and Pete Cristlieb.
Optimism Records OPCD 3422, 1991.
Suite Tooth. The Frank Mantooth Big Band featuring Bobby Shew, Louis Bellson, and Art Farmer.
Optimism Records OPCD 3217, 1989.
First Waltz. Chicago Jazz Quintet. Chicago: CJQ Recordings, 1985.
Lab '79. North Texas State University One O'clock Lab Band. Denton: NTSU Lab Band Records, 1979.
Lab '78 .. North Texas State University One O'clock Lab Band. Denton: NTSU Lab Band Records, 1978.
West 15th Street Strut. Rosewood Trio. DCM Records, 1976
Commisions
Montanas de Estrellas . Commissioned by the Padiea School, Atlanta, GA 2005
An Anniversary Tribute . Commission by Friends University, Wichita KS. 1997
Samba Antigua . Commission by Sabetha High School, Sabetha KS. 1994
Is To Is Not. Commission by the University of Missouri Jazz Ensemble, Columbia, MO. Debuted at University
of Missouri, April 12, 1993
Here Is Where The Sky Is Blue. Commission by the Jazz Educators of District I, KMEA. Debuted at the Kansas
University Spring Jazz Festival, March 14, 1989.
Samba De Los Gatos. Commissioned by Baker University (Baldwin, KS). Debuted at the KMEA State
Convention, Wichita (KS) - February 25,1989.
Mid-Obsessive Syndrome, Musical score for an eleven minute silent film by Joe Robinson. Debuted at the
Kansas Film Festival (Lawrence Kansas). 1987
Compositions and Arrangements (Non-Published)
Who Are These People? composition for voice and jazz quintet. 2016
Where Are You? composition for voice and jazz quintet. 2015
Yitav . Orginal composition for voice and jazz quintet. 2014
The Mayor’s Song – Original composition for children’s. Text by Gordon Grandbouche. (2013)
Sammy Raised His Baton – Original composition for children’s. Text by Gordon Grandbouche. (2013)
Let’s Make Some Music - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Music Has A Beat - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
The Key Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
The Clef Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Middle C - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Sharps and Flats - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Staccato and Legato - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Staff Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Whole Note Song - Original composition for children’s book/video (2013)
Basement Waltz #12 . Original composition for jazz sextet. 2013
Beto Junction Breakdown. Original composition for jazz sextet. 2013
Fibanachi Retracement . Original composition for jazz sextet. 2013
Born Into A Cold Winter’s Night .Original composition for choir and jazz quartet. 2013
Strike Up The Band .Original composition for children’s. Text by Gordon Grandbouche. 2013
People Look East . Original composition for choir and piano. Debuted on December 9, 2007 by the First
Presbyterian Church Choir, Denton, TX.
The Passion of Our Lord According to St. Matthew by JC Bach. Adapted Music Selections from for performance
at First Presbyterian Church of Denton. 2006
Mary’s Prayer: A Magnificat . Adapted for Harp, Soprano, Flute and Organ. 2004
Renewed. Orginal composition for jazz octet. 2005
Mary’s Prayer: A Magnificat . Art song for Soprano and Piano. 2004
Lineage . Original composition for jazz quintet. 1994
It Only Gets More Difficult. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1992
CRIBT , Original composition for jazz quintet. 1992
C Monster. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
Head Start. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
Minor Slip. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
A Whispered Tear. Original composition for jazz sextet. 1988
Somethin' For Ed. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1987
Dreams of Other Things. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1987
Suite Dreaming. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1985
First Waltz. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1984
Waltz #2. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1984
764. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1984
A Child At Play. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1983
Determination. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1982
Bubbert Takes A Stroll. Original composition for jazz quartet. 1981
PJ. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1979
PM. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1979
Out. Original composition for jazz octet. 1978
May. Original composition for jazz ensemble. 1978
Fire Dance. Original composition for jazz quintet. 1978
In. Original composition for jazz octet. 1978