What services does Dr. Ward Miller offer?

Dr. Ward Miller offers custom band arranging and commissioned compositions, guest conducting and ensemble clinics (in-person or virtual), honor band conducting, and professional development workshops for band directors and music educators.

Can Dr. Ward Miller conduct or clinic my band remotely?

Yes, Dr. Miller offers virtual clinics and consultations via Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, making expert guidance accessible regardless of location or budget.

What types of band arrangements does Dr. Miller write?

Dr. Miller writes custom and stock arrangements for concert band, marching band, pep band, jazz band, and complete halftime show packages. All arrangements feature readable parts, manageable ranges, and logical rehearsal marks.

Where can I purchase Dr. Ward Miller's arrangements?

Dr. Miller's arrangements are available in his online music store at drwardmiller.com/store, organized by category: Concert Band, Marching/Pep Band, Complete Halftime Show, Jazz Band, and Textbook. All are affordable, licensed, and instantly downloadable.

What are Dr. Ward Miller's qualifications?

Dr. Miller holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Auburn University, a Master of Music in Trombone Performance from Arizona State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Band Conducting from the University of Iowa. He has over 30 years of experience as a band educator, arranger, and consultant at the middle school, high school, collegiate, and World Class drum corps levels.

Has Dr. Miller written a textbook?

Yes. Dr. Miller co-authored 'Developing Error Detection Skills in the Wind Band Educator' with Dr. Cathryn Foster, published by GIA Publications in 2023. It is available in his online store.

Kia Boy (Intermediate)

$69.99

Independent rap artist Prof produced an irrepressible earworm of the year with his fun romp "Kia Boy." With two unforgettable hooks in the low brass and upper winds, this arrangement brings great battery writing from Jeff Grant to produce a tune your students will be dying to play in the stands every week! Smart scoring, with manageable ranges, flexible divisi options, and plenty of part doubling, ensures your band can learn this fast and sound great, whether you're a large, advanced band or a smaller, younger ensemble. Don't forget the vocals for the full experience that makes "Kia Boy" the surprise hit of this and future seasons!

Includes:
Score

Flip folder parts: Piccolo-Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1-2, Mellophone, Trombone-Baritone 1-2 (BC and TC), Tuba, Electric Bass

Portrait 8.5x11: Drum Set, Snareline, Tenorline, 5 Bass Drums, 4 Bass Drums, Unison Bass Drums, Cymbal Line, Agogo Bells, Cowbell

Thanks to current and former members of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Blugold Marching Band for their talents and time in recording this demo, and to sound engineer Madeline Rose Simpson for recording, mixing, and mastering the audio.

Composer: Prof

Arranger: Ward Miller

Percussion: Jeff Grant

buyLink: https://www.jwpepper.com/kia-boy-11711918/p

Sound:

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Independent rap artist Prof produced an irrepressible earworm of the year with his fun romp "Kia Boy." With two unforgettable hooks in the low brass and upper winds, this arrangement brings great battery writing from Jeff Grant to produce a tune your students will be dying to play in the stands every week! Smart scoring, with manageable ranges, flexible divisi options, and plenty of part doubling, ensures your band can learn this fast and sound great, whether you're a large, advanced band or a smaller, younger ensemble. Don't forget the vocals for the full experience that makes "Kia Boy" the surprise hit of this and future seasons!

Includes:
Score

Flip folder parts: Piccolo-Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1-2, Mellophone, Trombone-Baritone 1-2 (BC and TC), Tuba, Electric Bass

Portrait 8.5x11: Drum Set, Snareline, Tenorline, 5 Bass Drums, 4 Bass Drums, Unison Bass Drums, Cymbal Line, Agogo Bells, Cowbell

Thanks to current and former members of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Blugold Marching Band for their talents and time in recording this demo, and to sound engineer Madeline Rose Simpson for recording, mixing, and mastering the audio.