Larry Neeck
Biography
Larry Neeck (b. 1950) is an internationally recognized composer, with over 70 works for concert band and jazz ensemble published by C.L. Barnhouse Company. As a composer, he has been commissioned to write for concert band, jazz ensemble, and orchestra, and for artists such as acclaimed jazz violinist Regina Carter, and saxophonist James Carter.
His CDs, “Swing Machine,” recorded by the Studio “A” Big Band, and “Midnight Escape,” recorded by the Washington Winds are available from Walking Frog Records. His music has also been heard on PBS television.
For the past five years, he has participated in The Commission Project’s Composer-In-Residence program, a nationally recognized program that places composers in schools. He has received numerous ASCAP awards for his compositions, and often works as a guest conductor and clinician.
Mr. Neeck holds a B.A. in Music from the University of Pittsburgh, and an M.M. in Music Education from the Eastman School of Music. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Music Educators National Conference (MENC), New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), and the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA).
In addition to composing, Mr. Neeck teaches instrumental music in the Webster (NY) Central School District. He directs concert bands, jazz ensembles, and is co-founder and director of the Willink Middle School Student/Parent Band.
Works for Winds
Adaptable Music
- Christmas Bells and Brass (Flex instrumentation) (2006/2018)
- A New Orleans Promenade (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
- Sons of Liberty (Flex instrumentation) (1999/2020)
All Wind Works
- An American Celebration (2001)
- American Patriot Salute (2011)
- And Then There Were Drums (2012)
- Atop A Scottish Highland (2004)
- Attack of the Zombie Trombones (2016)
- Beyond Bold Horizons (2017)
- Bill Bailey Just Won't Come Home (2002)
- Brass in the Basement (2009)
- Bravura! (2004)
- Canción de Navidad (2011)
- Celtic Air (2018)
- Chanson de Noel (2013)
- Christmas Africana (2008)
- Christmas Bells and Brass (as arranger) (2006)
- Christmas Bells and Brass (Flex instrumentation) (2006/2018)
- Christmas Can-Can (2012)
- A Christmas Fantasy in 3/4 Time (as arranger) (2001)
- Christmas Long Ago (as arranger) (2019)
- Concerto for Drum Set and Concert Band (2005)
- Countdown (2010)
- A Coventry Christmas (as arranger) (2003)
- Declarata (2011)
- Desert Caravan (2013)
- Dragons Fly on the Winds of Time (2005)
- Dragonship (2018)
- Drums of Darkness (2007)
- Dynamo (2015)
- Evil Jungle Prince (2019)
- Fanfare for a New World (as arranger) (2004)
- A Festive Holiday Celebration (2020)
- Flutitude (2017)
- Force of Destiny (2014)
- Freedom Forever (2005)
- Future Force (2010)
- Gale Force (2012)
- The Glacier Express (2004)
- A Glorious Christmas (2018)
- Gypsy Caravan (2007)
- Jingle Drums (2016)
- Key Lime Pie (2008)
- Kickin' Up Country! (2011)
- Let Hope Reign (2015)
- Maelstrom (2019)
- A Magnificent Christmas (as arranger) (2002)
- Marauders on the High Seas (2010)
- Midnight Avenger (2009)
- Midnight Escape (2006)
- Morning Serenade (1997)
- Mucho Gusto (2007)
- A New Orleans Promenade (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
- Night Vision (2020)
- Northern Lights (2000)
- Of Kings And Christmas (2000)
- On a Peaceful Night (as arranger) (2017)
- Orpheus (as arranger) (2015)
- Over the Stone (2013)
- Procession of the Gladiators (2012)
- Raptors: Birds of Prey (2014)
- Rattle the Cage (2016)
- Rejoice and Be Merry (as arranger) (2017)
- Return of the Crusaders (2008)
- Revenge of the Swarm (2014)
- Rumble and Roar! (2019)
- Sands of the Sahara (2012)
- Saxes Will Rock (2011)
- Solo Flight (1998)
- Song of Solace (2006)
- Sons of Liberty (1999)
- Sons of Liberty (Flex instrumentation) (1999/2020)
- Stormchasers (2006)
- Super Sticky (2018)
- Tales of Sea and Sail (2003)
- This Old Dude (2007)
- Time Traveler (2010)
- Top Secret! (2008)
- Torrents of Fire (2009)
- Tranquil Sky (2009)
- Trumpet Shout-Out! (2010)
- Under an Irish Sky (as arranger) (2002)
- Velocity (2008)
- Viva Espania (2005)
- Voyage to the Edge of the World (2013)
- Where No Band Has Gone Before (2020)
- Winterwinds (2007)
- With Honor and Pride (2003)
- Wrath of the Titans (2015)
Resources
- Larry Neeck website Accessed 18 July 2020