mitchell (mj) roth - young composer and musician
PUBLISHED WORKS
Royal Proclamation
Here ye! Here-ye! The King’s court is in session and coronation day is upon us! Masterfully crafted to teach a variety of articulations, your students will showcase stately staccato, delicate legato, courtly hooked bows and strong accents that express both the triumphant fanfare of the proclamation and the delicate nuances of the celebration.
Discovery
"Hailing from the Detroit, MI area, M. J. Roth has created in “Discovery” a young band work that employs a sophisticated sound palette while being very approachable. It takes players on an auditory journey which evokes different phases of discovery, scientific and otherwise. Along the way, different sections of the ensemble exchange and develop ideas, adding their own thoughts, expanding and contracting the theme in this refreshingly original work." - Grand Mesa Music
Of Love and Loss
Of Love and Loss celebrates the lives of those who have parted us too soon with gorgeous melodies and lush harmonies. This work masterfully flows through several keys while featuring solo violin and piano. String ensembles will have a chance to express a range of emotions through advanced musicality and mature phrasing.
SELECTED BAND WORKS
PUSH!
Originally composed as a celebration of Michigan's natural beauty, PUSH! takes a new life as a quirky celebration of the people within.
...and pull.
For the 2024 Michigan Music Conference, I reconcieved this work for a high school level ensemble. With it I expanded upon the original narrative.
Glantzian Sketches
In which I experiment with the mixture of score and sound. Produced in 2022 for composition studio recital.
Difference of the Sum
Performance by the North Farmington H.S. Symphony Band, presented at the 2023 Michigan Music Conference.
Impact!
Composed as an exciting introduction to 7/8 meter for developing concert band, Impact! premiered with the Farmington STEAM Academy 7th/8th grade band in May of 2022.
Warner Overture
A work for middle school band, Warner Overture recieved a virtual premiere in May 2021 by United Freedom Band, and a live premiere from Warner Middle School's Symphonic Band in June 2021.
11th Hour
Originally "N.F. Overture," this work was submitted at the last minute to Grand Mesa's Young Band Composition contest and still managed top 5 in their grade 3 category - meaning this change in title was suitable. For more works with interesting stories, click here!