ABOUT DANIEL MOORE MUSIC
Over more than three decades of directing school bands, I've also done a remarkable amount of composing, arranging, designing, consulting, clinicking, adjudicating, writing, and playing. Now retired from public school teaching, I've created this website, providing a more public resource for my abilities and passions. I've amassed a considerable bag o' tricks, and now enjoy sharing them with an even wider audience.
Quotable Quotes from Recent Satisfied Clients
"Daniel Moore is an exceptional educator. He has the ability to adapt to any group, and bring out their best by correctly diagnosing and instantly prescribing the action needed to make a student, section, and band sound better. His arrangements are written with school groups in mind, but remain effective and memorable, and suit bands of all levels and abilities."
-Don Stinson, Director of Bands, Joliet Central High School
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"His music is spot-on! His custom arrangements are catered to not only the size of the ensemble, but also the specific instrumentation and abilities of the individual musicians. His marching band music excited my students, and left them wanting even more! His drill is very creative, and provides plenty of instruction for additional visual effects."
-Anthony Svejda, Director of Bands, Oak Park and River Forest High School
"Dan truly knows how to arrange for today's marching band. He understands how to score music in a way in which the performers have every opportunity to be successful. His arrangements are written appropriately for each instrument, are beautifully balanced, and are always artistic, inventive, and entertaining. As a clinician, Dan demonstrates a keen sense of musical awareness. He has a smart and effective way of dealing with students that instructs and inspires them to perform their very best. His sense of humor is an added bonus:-)"
-David Maccabee, Band Director, Palo Verde High School
"Two years ago, I employed Dan to arrange the music for my marching band. Having heard his marching bands for many years, I knew the quality of his work. His arrangements were wonderful! The following year, I contracted him to write both the music and the drill. The detail of his product was like nothing I had seen before. Every aspect of the visual and musical presentation had been accounted for and was delivered in an impeccable manner. Dan is professional, a superb musician, extremely punctual, and passionate about music education. In addition, I have invited Mr. Moore to be a guest conductor, judge, and clinician at numerous events. Dan is a true artist."
-Steve Scherer, Director of Bands, Geneseo High School
"Dan Moore is an extremely talented and smart arranger. His shows highlight the strengths of the groups he writes for, and he cares deeply for those bands. His arrangements have harmonic depth, while preserving the original intent of the piece. Dan's clinics are informative and well-planned. He learns what the ensemble needs the most help with, and can instantly tailor a rehearsal to any program. Through his wit and humor, he is able to establish a working relationship with students almost instantly."
-Anthony Hernandez, Associate Director of Bands, Geneseo High School