Commissioned in 2016, "Highlander Heaven" was written for Glenvar HS (VA). The original source material for this piece came from my first composition for band, "A Keltic Overture". The original composition was premiered in 2006, when I was 16, by the FZS Band. I took the main motives from the 2006 piece and recomposed a new piece! This is around a Grade 3 1/2 and is approachable by most high school bands. Score and Parts $75 (delivered via Google Drive). Contact mkrueger@ndc.edu.

Highlander Heaven

I composed "Scenes From Dreams" between 2013-2015 for my Masters of Music thesis at Butler University. SFD is my second symphony for wind ensemble. The original 3 movements were composed over 2 years, but the dreams were from 2009, when I was 19. I composed SFD to make sense of my dreams and make peace with myself.

In 2019, I began having dreams about a love that could be, but shouldn't be. I composed an additional 4th movement that is added to SFD. This movement was composed in 2019/2020. 

Each movement from SFD can be purchased separately at $75 or for $250 total for all 4 movements. Contact me at mkrueger@ndc.edu

Scenes From Dreams, Movement IV: A Love That Should Not Be

A live performance of 'For Patrick' by the Truman State University Wind Symphony.

Beautiful job!!

For Patrick (Truman State University)

Fort Zumwalt East HS 2022 Production: Dreams

Based on "Symphony 3: The Dreamer" by Michael Krueger. Designed by Michael Krueger. Winds arranged by Michael Krueger. Percussion arranged by Jeff Larch.

7:30+ of a Grade 4 level competitive marching band show. 

Please email michael.d.krueger1990@gmail.com for all inquires.

FZE 2022: Dreams (full show)

From February 23rd 2014. Performed by the Butler University Wind Ensemble. Composed and conducted by Michael Krueger. Contact Michael at: mkruege1@butler.edu.

The Butler University Wind Ensemble is the batons of Dr. Robert Grechesky and Mr. Michael Krueger

For Patrick (Butler University Wind Ensemble)

Anxious Wonders

''Carol of the Bells'' FZS 2014 Winter Show Opener Final version

Pre-performance, rehearsal recording of the Butler Wind Ensemble rehearsing Movement 2 of Scenes From Dreams.

Scenes From Dreams, Movement 2: ...my mother has been dead for 16 years...

Union High School Marching Band 2015. Part 3 Musical selection: 'Ode To Joy'. Musical clip/sample: 'The End of Al Capone' by Michael Schelle. Arranged and Designed by Michael Krueger. Percussion arranging by TJ Panula.

UHS 2015 Part 3: Ode To Joy

Latin translation: difficulty before sweetness. 

For flute, clarinet, cello, and piano. Written in 2011, revised 2015.

Dulcius ex asperis

Not too...Bipolar for solo piano. Written in 2014. Part of the ''Not too...'' series of piano miniatures. 

Not Too... Bipolar

Not too...Many Notes- for solo piano. Written in 2014. Part of the ''Not too...'' series of piano miniatures. 

Not Too...Many Notes

Not too...Formulaic -  for solo piano. Written in 2014. Part of the ''Not too...'' series of piano miniatures. 

Not Too Formulaic

Not too...Minimalistic -  for solo piano. Written in 2014. Part of the ''Not too...'' series of piano miniatures. 

Not Too Minimalistic

Union 2016 Marching Band Show: Go West!

World Premiere recording of ''Concerto for Clarinet''. Premiered in May 2016 by the FZS Wind Ensemble. Dr. Mac Hinson, soloist.

The piece was written in memory of Matthew Ball. The piece is in three movements:

I. Indianapolis
II. Brain Cancer
III. The Sphere Unleashed

Concerto For Clarinet LIVE RECORDING

Recording from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Wind Symphony performance on December 7th, 2016.

Concerto for Clarinet, Movement 2: Brain Cancer

Concerto For Clarinet, Movement 1: Indianapolis

Concerto For Clarinet, Movement 3: The Sphere Unleashed

Symphony 3, The Dreamer. Movement 1: ...drifting...

This is a MIDI of the first movement. Symphony 3 is inspired by John Lennon,

The piece is commissioned by a group of 16 concert bands from across the United States. Mr. Greg Allen led the consortium.

Symphony 3, The Dreamer: ...drifting...

Movement 3 of Symphony 3: Joyful Memories.

Premiere in April of 2017.

Symphony 3, The Dreamer: Movement 3

Symphony 3, The Dreamer: Movement 4

"alone" for solo trombone and electronics.

"alone" was commissioned by Dr. Matthew Hoormann. The premiere occurred at the 2017 International Trombone Festival.

"alone" (Dr. Matthew Hoormann recording)

Commissioned by Michael Colburn for the Butler University Bands for their 100th Anniversary Gala Concert. 

A Butler Celebration! is a medley of music from Butler's history. The selections are:
Gallery of Memories, The Butler Varsity, Butler Field, Back to Butler, and War Song

A Butler Celebration!

The newest movement to my "Not Too..." short piano miniatures. Every year, I compose a new short miniature that is added to this set. "Not Too...Evil" is a twisted solo for piano. Using cell theory, this very dissonant work takes you on a wild, evil ride!

Not Too...Evil

Originally composed in 2008 (at age 18) and entitled "dah dah dah dah", this piano duet was re-edited in 2020 (at age 30). For two pianos, "2x5x2" takes you on a fun ride!

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