The music of Tom Tucker
Tom is the founder and owner of PDF Band Music. He attended Michigan State University where he received his BA and MM degrees in music. He has taught at high schools and middle schools in Michigan, California and in Germany for the Department of Defense Schools. His varied experience includes teaching every level of both vocal and instrumental music. 
He has conducted award winning show choirs in California as well as conducting concert, jazz, and marching bands that have performed throughout Europe. He has performed with jazz groups and conducted musical performances on BBC (British TV) and ARD (German TV).
He has conducted award winning show choirs in California as well as conducting concert, jazz, and marching bands that have performed throughout Europe. He has performed with jazz groups and conducted musical performances on BBC (British TV) and ARD (German TV).  |
A Walk in the Forbidden Garden by Tom Tucker |
Level 2+ - From the beginning dramatic thematic statement to the fugue recapitulation section, students will find "A Walk in the Forbidden Garden" an exciting and challenging composition. The work is level 2 throughout with the exception of the 16 measure fugue which will requires careful attention to accidentals. | Computer File |
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Abacus by Tom Tucker |
Written in arch form, Abacus is an excellent level 1 composition that features meter changes in the middle section. Abacus can be used as a contest and a concert selection. | Computer File |
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Bahama Mix by Tom Tucker |
**** PDF PEP Band Series**** Limited ranges and rhythms, yet, powerful and fun to rehearse and perform - Optional percussion features in nearly every selection - Optional bass line part for adding keyboard or electric bass | Computer File |
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Baja Breeze by Tom Tucker |
Baja Breeze will delight your students and audience. This modified samba uses piano in the percussion section and can feature any number of students playing blues solos or you may choose to use the written solos. | Ramstein High School |
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Baja Breeze-Jazz Version by Tom Tucker |
Each title features appropriate jazz idioms making them solid teaching materials. Rhythm section parts are written out. Suggested solos are written. Additional parts are included which allows all band instruments to participate in a jazz experience. | Computer File |
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Beatdown by Tom Tucker |
**** PDF PEP Band Series**** Limited ranges and rhythms, yet, powerful and fun to rehearse and perform - Optional percussion features in nearly every selection - Optional bass line part for adding keyboard or electric bass | Computer File |
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Berlin 1965 by Tom Tucker |
"Berlin 1965" captures the essence of the Berlin spirit during the cold war period around 1965. The solemn opening section captures the melancholy feeling which surrounded the city. The spirited dissonant 2nd section represents the famous wall which separated families and cultures. A trumpet solo pays tribute to those that perished in the quest for freedom. "Berlin 1965" is an excellent concert or contest selection. | Computer File |
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Brilliance by Tom Tucker |
Written in overture form, the opening "Brilliance" launches with a series of powerful rhythms, accents and mixed meters. The contrasting middle section showcases the beauty of the woodwind section. Can be used as a concert or a contest selection. | Ramstein High School |
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Cairo by Tom Tucker |
"Cairo" is an exciting rhapsody for band which can be used for concert and contest. Included are 7 percussion parts which can be modified for groups with smaller percussion sections. | Computer File |
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| Level:3 | $24.75 |
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Checkpoint Alpha by Tom Tucker |
Checkpoint Alpha is a musical depiction of the dangerous corridor between West German and Berlin during the height of the Cold War. The driving tempo gives the music a menacing quality which will excite students and audiences. | Raymond B Stewart Middle School Band |
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Costa del Sol by Tom Tucker |
"Costa del Sol" is a spirited Spanish composition in 3/4 which would be a great concert opener for the young band. | George Junior High Symphonic Band |
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Deep Water Bridge by Tom Tucker |
"Deep Water Bridge" is an excellent concert or contest overture for the young band (Grade 1+). The contrasting sections of the work will delight students and audiences. Clarinets do not cross the break, high note for trumpet is tuning "C" and the percussion writing is age appropriate. Optional bass and keyboard parts are also included. | Computer File |
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Driving Drumline by Tom Tucker |
**** PDF PEP Band Series**** Limited ranges and rhythms, yet, powerful and fun to rehearse and perform - "Driving Drumline" is an easy to play composition that will energize your drumline. An optional bass line part is included. | Computer File |
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Fanfare on "Deck the Halls" by Tom Tucker |
Using only the first 6 notes of the beginning band method and no rhythmic pattern exceeding eighth notes, this arrangement will make your beginning band sound mature and highly musical on that all important first holiday concert. | Computer File |
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| Level:.5 | $19.75 |
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Flim Flam Funk by Tom Tucker |
**** PDF PEP Band Series**** Limited ranges and rhythms, yet, powerful and fun to rehearse and perform - "Flim Flam Funk" is a level 1.5 composition with much part doubling. It is ideal for small pep bands with limited or unusual instrumentation. An optional bass line part is included. | Computer File |
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Green Willow Overture by Tom Tucker |
"Green Willow Overture" is an excellent festival selection for level 1 bands. Ranges are limited, but the piece is indeed a musically worthy overture. | Listen |
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| Level:2 | $19.75 |
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Hanover by Tom Tucker |
Better known as "O Worship the King", this lush arrangement is a medium easy level setting which can be used for a variety of occasions. For something new at graduation, add "Hanover" to your repertoire. | Computer File |
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| Level:2.5 | $19.75 |
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Holiday Bell Carol by Tom Tucker |
Spotlight your percussion section with this exciting celtic version of the "Ukranian Bell Carol". Woven into the rhythm fabric is also the beautiful melody of "What Child is This?". Students will be energized by rehearsing and performing "Holiday Bell Carol". | Listen |
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| Level:3 | $19.75 |
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Holiday Spirit by Tom Tucker |
This very playable light and easy composition for beginning band will delight students and audiences. | Listen |
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| Level:1 | $19.75 |
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Hungarian Dance #5 by Tom Tucker |
**** PDF PEP Band Series**** Limited ranges and rhythms, yet, powerful and fun to rehearse and perform - "Hungarian Dance #5" is an exciting level 2 arrangement of this well know Brahms masterpiece. An optional bass line part is included. | Computer File |
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Joyful Joyful by Tom Tucker |
This sparkling new arrangement of the Beethoven classic "Ode to Joy" will energize students and audiences. "Joyful Joyful" is level 1 arrangement which can be used as a closer on your holiday concert or as a contest selection later in the year. There is much musical "meat" in the arrangment including open scoring and a key change, yet, clarinets do not cross the break and the high note for trumpet is 3rd space C. An optional keyboard part is included. "Joyful Joyful" is highly recommended. | Listen |
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| Level:1 | $19.75 |
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Kinesis by Tom Tucker |
"Kinesis" is an exciting overture for concert band. The full breath of the concert band sound is used in this polyrhythmic conposition and bands should have a complete instrumentation. "Kinesis" is playable by advanced middle school bands. | Listen |
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| Level:3.5 | $19.75 |
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Leprechaun Dance by Tom Tucker |
Using only the first 6 notes of the beginning band method "Leprechaun Dance" is a delightful work in 3/4 time. The variety of dynamic levels and staccato articulations make "Leprechaun Dance" a composition that is worthy of rehearsing and performing. | Ramstein High School |
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Loco Dude by Tom Tucker |
Each title features appropriate jazz idioms making them solid teaching materials. Rhythm section parts are written out. Suggested solos are written. Additional parts are included which allows all band instruments to participate in a jazz experience. | Computer File |
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News Ticker Overture by Tom Tucker |
"News Ticker" is well suited as a concert or contest selection. The driving rhythms coupled with mature chord structures make the composition sound much more difficult than it is. The percussion parts offer an exciting challenge for your beginning players. | Ramstein High School |
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Not Now Mama by Tom Tucker |
Think theater when you perform this novelty beginning band composition by Tom Tucker. Put the students in sunglasses and acting cool. Bring a 'mama' or group of 'mamas' onto the stage for: "Off the phone, clean up your room, do it right now-here's the broom. No more TV, do your math, Walk the dog, then take a bath." High note for trumpet is "D". Clarinets do not cross the break. Parents and students will love "Not Now Mama". Download the sample score to see how it goes together. | Computer File |
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Opus in Pastel by Tom Tucker |
A lush haunting melody with soaring counter-melodies make "Opus in Pastel" standout as a composition that students and audiences will love. Instrument ranges are limited and only the 1st Clarinet crosses the break in the level 1.5 selection. Regardless of ability level, "Opus in Pastel" is a welcome addition to every band music library. | Computer File |
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Parada Loca by Tom Tucker |
**** PDF PEP Band Series**** Limited ranges and rhythms, yet, powerful and fun to rehearse and perform - Optional percussion features in nearly every selection - Optional bass line part for adding keyboard or electric bass | Computer File |
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Radiant Fanfare by Tom Tucker |
Using only the first 6 notes of the beginning band method "Radiant Fanfare" is a highly musical work which will excite students and audiences. The variety of dynamic levels and staccato articulations make "Radiant Fanfare" mature sounding. Add the option chime part and audiences won't believe they are listening to a beginning band. | Ramstein High School |
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Slovak Tanec by Tom Tucker |
"Slovak Tanec" is a lively dance which will be a exciting program opener for the high school band. Range for trumpet is "A" and the doubled tongued trumpet section can be simplified. | Computer File |
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Snow Ride by Tom Tucker |
"Snow Ride" is an ideal selection for the beginning band first concert. All rhythms and ranges have been crafted for beginners and an optional keyboard part is also included. Your students and audiences will enjoy this ride in the snow. | Computer File |
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Stick Men by Tom Tucker |
"Stick Men" is a light concert composition for beginning band. It is very playable with limited ranges and instrumentation. | Listen |
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| Level:1 | $19.75 |
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The "Hoo-Ah" Cheers by Tom Tucker |
**** PDF PEP Band Series**** Limited ranges and rhythms, yet, powerful and fun to rehearse and perform - Optional percussion features in nearly every selection - Optional bass line part for adding keyboard or electric bass | Computer File |
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The Gathering by Tom Tucker |
The hymn like main theme combined with an exciting middle section make "The Gathering" an important addition to the middle school band repetoire. This easy but very musical selection is appropriate for contests and concerts. | Computer File |
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The Mask by Tom Tucker |
Excellent overture for middle school or small high school band. Only the first clarinet part crosses the break, trumpet high note- "F#", all parts doubled or cued. From the opening powerful chords of this modal composition to the lyrical middle section, students will be energized by rehearsing and performing "The Mask". | Computer File |
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