Justin Binek

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COMPOSITIONS & ARRANGEMENTS...

Compositions for Vocal Jazz Ensemble

• “Baptism,” composed for Western Michigan University, 2002
• “Bounce,” composed for UArts, 2006
• “Moose Track Shuffle,” composed for International Music Camp, 2002
• “Simply Enamored,” composed for International Music Camp, 2003
• “Slave to the Groove,” composed for UArts, 2006

• “Apartment 101,” by Howlett Smith, arranged (SSA) for Tiffin University, 2005
• “Armando’s Rhumba,” by Chick Corea, arranged for UArts, 2007
• "Batman" (1966 Theme), by Neal Hefti, arranged for UArts, 2009
• "Beloved" ("Daahoud"), by Clifford Brown, arranged for UArts, 2008
• "Boy From New York City," performed by Manhattan Transfer, arranged (STTBB) for UArts, 2008
• “Brand New Day,” by Luther Vandross, arranged for UArts, 2007
• “Cave of Adullum,” by Sarah Groves, arranged for University of Mary, 2003
• “Cave of Adullum,” by Sarah Groves, arranged (SSA) for International Music Camp, 2005
• "Coca-Cola Theme," arranged (SSA) for UArts, 2009
• “Dienda,” by Kenny Kirkland, arranged for International Music Camp, 2003
• "Dienda" (revised + expanded), by Kenny Kirkland, arranged for UArts, 2009
• “Eleanor Rigby,” by John Lennon, arranged for UArts, 2006
• “Everybody Wants to be a Cat,” by Al Rinker, arranged for UArts, 2006
• "Forever More," by Carol Wellsman, arranged for SMP, 2009
• "Geraldine," by Ferrante/Haslip/Mintzer, arranged for UArts, 2009
• “Harold’s House of Jazz,” by Richie Cole, arranged for Tiffin University, 2002
• "He Needs Me," by Nina Simone, arranged for UArts, 2008
• “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was,” arranged for Tiffin University, 2003
• "I Remember Clifford," by Benny Golson, arranged for UArts, 2008
• "I'll Remember April," by de Paul/Johnston/Raye, arranged for UArts, 2009
• "If I Were A Bell," by Frank Loesser, arranged (SAB) for UArts, 2008
• "If I Were A Bell," by Frank Loesser, arranged (SSA) for Tiffin University, 2009
• “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning,” arranged (SATB) for Tiffin University, 2002
• “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning,” arranged (SSA) for International Music Camp, 2003
• “Kids Toys,” by Bobby McFerrin, arranged for Tiffin University, 2006
• “Let Yourself Go,” by Irving Berlin, arranged for UArts, 2006
• "Love (Webster's Definition)," by Bob Dorough, arranged for UArts, 2008
• "Luck, Be A Lady Tonight," by Frank Loesser, arranged for UArts, 2008
• "Mahna, Mahna," by Jim Henson, arranged for UArts, 2008
• "Melancholy Baby/Bébé Melancólico," arranged (SATB) for UArts, 2007
• "Melancholy Baby/Bébé Melancólico," arranged (SATB + Horns) for Western Michigan University,, 2007
• “Minuano,” by Pat Metheny, arranged for University of Mary, 2003
• "Moanin'," by Bobby Timmons, arranged for UArts, 2009
• “Moondance,” by Van Morrison, arranged (SATB) for Western Michigan University, 2007
• "Moondance," by Van Morrison, arranged (SATB + Horns) for UArts, 2010
• “Motherland Jam,” by Danilo Perez, arranged for Tiffin University, 2004
• "Old Devil Moon," by Lane/Harburg, arranged for Tiffin University, 2009
• “Overjoyed,” by Stevie Wonder, 4/4 version arranged for Tiffin University, 2004
• “Overjoyed,” by Stevie Wonder, 7/8 version arranged for University of Mary, 2004
• “Panafrica,” by Danilo Perez, arranged for Western Michigan University, 2001
• “Revelation,” by Russell Ferrante, arranged for Tiffin University, 2006
• “Sail Away,” by Tom Harrell, arranged for Tiffin University, 2005
• “Souled Out,” by Emilio Castillo, arranged for University of Mary, 2005
• “The Hope,” by Russell Ferrante, arranged for UArts, 2006
• "Until," by Sting, arranged for UArts, 2010
• “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf,” arranged (SSA) for UArts, 2006
• “Wildlife,” by Russell Ferrante, arranged for University of Mary, 2003
• “You Taught My Heart to Sing,” by McCoy Tyner, arranged (SSA) for IMC 2003
• “You Taught My Heart to Sing,” by McCoy Tyner, arranged (SATB) for IMC 2005

• “Carol of the Drum”, traditional, arranged (SSA) for University of Mary 2002
• “De King is Born,” by Morgan Ames, arranged for University of Mary 2002
• “Jingle Bells,” traditional, arranged for University of Mary 2003
• “Three Kings,” traditional, arranged for University of Mary 2003
• “What Child Is This,” traditional, arranged for University of Mary 2002

• “Discipline,” by Bobby McFerrin, transcribed for University of Mary, 2005
• "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," arr. Take 6, transcribed for UArts, 2009
• “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion,” arr. Quincy Jones, transcribed for UArts, 2006
• “The Garden,” by Bobby McFerrin, transcribed for International Music Camp, 2003

Arrangements for Pop A Cappella Ensemble

• "Fireflies," commissioned (SSAA) by Olentangy Orange HS, 2010
• "Fireflies," commissioned (SATB) by Olentangy Liberty HS, 2010
• "Halo," commissioned by Olentangy Orange HS, 2010
• "I Gotta Feeling/Get Down Tonight," commissioned by Olentangy Orange HS, 2010
• "I Will Survive," commissioned by Liberty Center HS, 2009
• "I Wish," arranged for Tiffin University, 2009
• "Maybe," commissioned (SSAA) by Olentangy Orange HS, 2010
• "Smile," commissioned (SSAA) by Olentangy Liberty HS, 2010
• "The Way You Make Me Feel," commissioned by Liberty Center HS, 2009

• “Andy’s Groove,” composed for Bismarck Century High School, 2000
• “Count Spacie’s Jazz Funkle,” composed for Western Michigan University, 2002

• “Celia’s Song,” composed for Student Recital, 2001
• “Claire’s Suite,” composed for wedding, 2005
• “Dakota Nights Suite,” composed for Graduate Recital, 2002
• “Literary Kicks (for Bukowski),” composed for Student Recital, 2001

• "American Dad/Family Guy," arranged for chorus and horns, 2009
• "Brady Bunch/Partridge Family," arranged for chorus and horns, 2009
• "Danny Boy," arranged for vocal solo and horns, 2009
• "Diabli/Diablo," arranged for UArts Music/Dance Ensemble, 2008
• "Heartbreaker," arranged for UArts Music/Dance Ensemble, 2008
• “La Fiesta,” by Chick Corea, arrangemd for UArts Transfusion Ensemble, 2007
• "Love, American Style/Love Boat," arranged for vocal solo and horns, 2009
• "Mister Ed Theme," arranged for vocal solo and horns, 2009
• "Syeeda's Song Flute," arranged for UArts Transfusion Ensemble, 2010

Arrangements for Caribbean Jazz Ensemble

• "All of Me," inspired by Nnenna Freelon, arranged for UArts JMC, 2008
• "Caribbean Amphibian," by Joe Raposo, arranged for UArts JMC, 2008
• "Juliette," by Darren Dyke, arranged for UArts JMC, 2008
• "Samba Trés," by Darren Dyke, arranged for UArts JMC, 2008

Recordings are available for most (but not all) arrangements.