As an experienced and award-winning composer and arranger, I excel in writing across a wide range of styles and skill levels. If you are interested in commissioning a custom arrangement or have other projects in mind, please contact me. I’d be delighted to help bring your vision to life!
Performance Credits & Accolades:
Jazz Ensembles
- DownBeat Magazine Student Music Award Winner (7x)
- Collaborations with:
- Lyle Lovett
- Joshua Redman
- Tia Fuller
- Helen Sung
- Michael League
- Allison Miller
- Akiko Tsuruga
- United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note
- Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra
- University of North Texas One & Two O’Clock Lab Bands
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jazz Ensemble 1
- Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz
- Christchurch Big Band Festival (New Zealand)
- United States National Harbor (Washington, DC)
- Benaroya Hall (Seattle, WA)
- Paramount Theater (Seattle, WA)
Marching Band
- Tournament of Roses Parade
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- NBC’s The Today Show
- Boeing Classic PGA Champions Golf Tournament
- Seattle Seahawks Halftime Shows (National Football League)
- High School Stadiums Across the United States
Commercial Music
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Princess Cruise Lines
- Faith in the Sound, a George Michael Tribute
- End of an Era, a Prince and George Michael Tribute
- The Carpenters Tribute featuring Michelle Whited
- Broadway Auditioning Actors
- Headline Entertainers Around the World
Chamber, Studio and Symphony Orchestra
- University of North Texas Jazz Strings
- Digital Orchestration for Media
- Collaborations with Headline Entertainers Around the World
Copy and Editing Services
Looking for a detailed review of your musical compositions or arrangements? I have taught composers and arrangers at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced college students. My professional expertise and meticulous attention to detail will ensure your writing is polished and at its best! I also can help with layout and formatting, to make your music as clear and readable as possible.
Selected Portfolio of Compositions & Arrangements:
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble:
“Where is Here?”
Bailey Ehrgott, arr. Brian Lawrence
United States Air Force Airmen of Note
“Portal”
Snarky Puppy, arr. Brian Lawrence
UNT One O’Clock Lab Band
“Driftin'”
Herbie Hancock, arr. Brian Lawrence
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy Big Band
“Congratulations and Condolences”
Allison Miller, arr. Brian Lawrence
UNT One O’Clock Lab Band
“Jig a Jug”
Joshua Redman, arr. Brian Lawrence
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra
“Claymont”
by Brian Lawrence
UNLV Jazz Ensemble I
“Born to Swing”
Lilian Hardin Armstrong,
arr. Brian Lawrence
Roosevelt HS Jazz Band
“I Love You”
Cole Porter,
arr. Brian Lawrence/Tia Fuller
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra
“The Stars on Second Avenue”
Helen Sung,
arr. Brian Lawrence
UNT One O’Clock Lab Band
Marching Band
Marching Band:
“NFL on CBS Theme”
arr. Brian Lawrence
Seattle Seahawks Halftime Show
“Playing With The Boys”
arr. Brian Lawrence
From “Top Gun”
“Johnny Q”
The Crazy 8’s, ed. Brian Lawrence
Tournament of Roses Parade
“Welcome to New York”
Taylor Swift, arr. Brian Lawrence
Mercer Island HS Band
“Holiday Road”
ed. Brian Lawrence
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
“Mercer Island Fight Song”
ed. Brian Lawrence
NBC’s “The Today Show”
Chamber, Studio and Symphony Orchestra
Chamber, Studio and Symphony Orchestra:
“Chega De Saudade”
arr. Brian Lawrence
UNT Studio Orchestra
“Three Miniatures for Chamber Orchestra”
by Brian Lawrence
UNT Chamber Orchestra
“Frolic”
by Brian Lawrence
Woodwind Quintet
Commercial Music
Commercial Music:
“Thriller”
arr. Brian Lawrence
for Carnival Cruise Lines
“Easy”
arr. Brian Lawrence
For Carnival Cruise Lines
“24k Magic”
Bruno Mars, arr. Brian Lawrence
for Carnival Cruise Lines
“Shofukan”
Snarky Puppy, arr. Brian Lawrence