Short Bio

M.J. Roth they/he

b. 2005 | (@)mitchelljroth[.com] | mitchelljroth@icloud.com

M.J. Roth is a composer, percussionist, and student from Metro Detroit, Michigan. They write innovative instrumental music for musicians of all levels, in addition to digital music and film scores. An experienced timpanist and bass trombonist, they perform regularly with collegiate and community ensembles. He self-studies orchestral conducting while working towards a degree in Mathematical Economics (honors) with minors in Music and Statistics at Wayne State University.

The composer has worked with esteemed directors to bring his music to life for audiences in the state of Michigan and beyond. With various ensembles under the direction of Kevin Scollin, Katie Fauls, Peggy Babcock, and Damien Crutcher, MJ innovates within and beyond the scope of educational band music. The composer has experience writing for the marching arts as well.

MJ's solo and ensemble works are in demand with Metro Detroit chamber ensembles, and custom works in this vein are available by commission. Most of MJ's music is distributed by the composer, though select works are published by Randall Standridge Music and Grand Mesa Music.

Record of Compositions

2020

• Fanfare and Dance 

  • Band, Grade 1

  • Performed virtually by TBC

• 21st Century Warmups

  • Middle & High School Band

2021

• Warner Overture

  • Band, Grade 2.5

  • Performed virtually by UFB

  • Performed live by Warner MS Symphonic Band

• Seven Chorales, Vol. 1

  • Middle & High School Band

2022

• Enduring Vision

  • Solo clarinet, Grade 4

  • Performed by M. Plite of Rockford, MI

• Impact*

  • Band, Grade 2

  • Performed by Farmington STEAM Academy 7th & 8th Grade Bands

• N.F. Overture* (11th Hour)

  • Band, Grade 3

  • Performed by the North Farmington HS Concert Band & Concert Winds

2023

• The Difference of the Sum

  • Band, Grade 2.5

  • Recorded by North Farmington HS Symphony Band

  • Performed by the Farmington STEAM Academy 8th Grade Band

• PUSH!

  • Band, Grade 2.5

  • Performed by the Farmington STEAM Academy and Power MS 8th Grade Bands

• False Spring

  • Wind ensemble, Grade 4

  • Performed by the North Farmington HS Symphony Band

• Finale from "RADIANCE"

  • Wind ensemble, Grade 3

  • Performed by the North Farmington HS Symphony Band

• Space Odyssey

  • Marching band, Class A

  • Hornline, Drumline, Front Ensemble books; Score & Part production

  • Performed by the North Farmington HS Marching Band

• Of Love and Loss

  • Violin Solo, Grade 4 + String Orchestra w/ Piano, Grade 3.5

  • Published by Randall Standridge Music

2024

• Finding Light

  • Symphonic Band, Grade 4

  • Performed by the Farmington Concert Band

• Circular Reasoning

  • Flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, horn

  • Performed by the Berkley HS Wind Sextet

• FUPE Groove

  • Percussion Ensemble, Scholastic A

  • Performed by Farmington United Percussion Ensemble

• Los Ritmos Latinos

  • Marching band, Class A

  • Hornline books; Percussion transcription; Score & Part production

  • Performed by the North Farmington HS Marching Band

• Discovery

  • Band, Grade 1+

  • Published by Grand Mesa Music

• Royal Proclamation

  • String Orchestra, Grade 2

  • Published by Randall Standridge Music

Record of Publications

• Randall Standridge Music 

  • Of Love and Loss, grade 4 solo violin with grade 3.5 string orchestra

  • Royal Proclamation, grade 2 string orchestra

• Grand Mesa Music 

  • Discovery, 2nd prize grade 1 work in their Young Band Composition Contest.