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JASON K. NITSCH (b. 1977)

Jason K. Nitsch is a native of Houston, Texas and a graduate of the Baylor University School of Music, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Percussion Studies. Jason was a student of Michael Haithcock, Jeffrey Grogan, Jerry Luckhardt, and Dr. Larry Vanlandingham. He has performed with the Baylor Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, Jason is a veteran of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps.

During his undergraduate studies Jason became quite interested in arranging, and subsequently, formal composition. His initial arrangements were well-received and he soon found himself inundated with requests; his catalogue of performed arrangements is quite substantial. During this time, Jason also began composing original works of varied instrumentation, and was encouraged by his professors and colleagues to continue exploring this developing talent.

Mr. Nitsch recorded his first film score in the summer of 2000, "Passing By", a film by David M. Chandler and G. Kent Rabalais. In 2002 he was awarded ?ÄòHonorable Mention?Äô in the Metropolitan Wind Symphony Commissioning Competition for his ?ÄúPictures for the American People?Äù for wind ensemble, based upon the paintings of American artist Norman Rockwell. In 2005 Bandworld Magazine selected "Ferris Wheel" for it's list of the top 100 new publications for band in 2004.

Jason's original works, commissions and arrangements include performances with The Chicago Brass Choir; Dr. Kevin Chairizzio, Professional Trombonist; Arizona State University; Baylor University; The University of Minnesota; Ole Miss University; and Syracuse University. His music has been performed in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Texas, and also in Singapore, Australia, Europe and Canada. Mr. Nitsch's commissions have also been featured at the 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Conventions in Chicago, Illinois.

Although he enjoys the creative outlet available to him through composition, Jason remains committed to his lifelong dream of teaching music. He is currently a public school Band Director at Deer Park High School near Houston, TX. and previously at Dulles Middle School and Lake Olympia Middle School, both of which are in the Fort Bend Independent School District in Sugar Land, Texas.

He currently lives in Deer Park with his wife Nicole.

WORKS

Concert Band
American Visions NEW!
Dance of Fire Coming Soon!

Chamber
Casual Discussions (Bb clarinet, marimba, piano) NEW!
Liuyang River (flute/marimba duet) NEW!