Quotes:
“I am very happy with the music
arrangements. They are very well done. Thanks!”
- Darren Miller, Director of Bands, Socastee
High School
“Your clinic and engagement with various
students at the Iowa Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion was
extraordinary!”
- Dr. Marc Wooldridge, Associate Professor of Music, Northwestern College
“You did a wonderful job with the music!
It is very full sounding, and all the parts work very well. It's so nice not to
have a ‘cookie cutter’ show this year.”
- Jon Matthews, Band Director, Oologah-Talala Public Schools
“I have observed Steve interact with
students during camps and I have seen the results of that training earn awards
at national contests. I have also watched him deliver a clinic at a percussion
showcase. His instructional capabilities are superb, and I highly recommend him
for any high school marching band camp or clinic”
- Robert Frye, Owner, Schoolhouse Band Instrument Repair Company
“Your arranging is brilliant! The antiphonal sound, musicality, customization and level
of difficulty... the entire piece is really super. The professionalism and
customization we experienced were exceptionally first-rate!”
- Jim Irish, Eastside
High School
“I
wanted you to know that we are
having a blast with the music. It is awesome how the kids are getting
into the show. The whole three vs. two in the opening section is cool.
This is really
good writing. Thank you!”
- Justin Adams, Music Department Chair, Monache High School
"As a result of your camp instruction, our
wind players have corrected their phasing issues, the battery has learned to
play with a sense of purpose, and our front ensemble is more animated and
musical than ever. The entire band is now locked into a unified sound. Thank
you for working with our marching program.”
- Carol Helble, Asst. Band Director, Lebanon
High School
“The BTM consulting workshop can help the
director, the instructors, the boosters, and the students understand what it
takes for your band program to thrive on the national level. Steve's passion
and delivery impressed me, and the information we received from him has greatly
assisted our program.”
- John Michael Jost, Greenbrier East
High School
“Steve Bell and I worked together in Texas. His music writing
is very resourceful, with just enough difficulty to keep the performers
challenged. He also does an outstanding job instructing, not only in teaching,
but in motivating the students. Steve is a pleasure to work with, and I
recommend his services!"
- Nick Werth, Phantom Regiment / Boston
Crusaders Instructional Staff
“Steve Bell has a great talent for
arranging. Not only just for winds, or just percussion, but for the whole
package. By doing this, he is able to keep all of the musical elements
coordinated and seamless in design.”
- John Meehan, Concord
Blue Devils Brass Caption Head, JKS Music Owner