Testimonials:



“I just wanted to let you know that we are having a blast with the music. It is awesome how the kids are starting to come along. The whole three vs. two in the opening section is cool. This is really good writing. Thank you!”
- Justin Adams, Music Department Chair, Monache High School
“Your clinic and engagement with various students at the Iowa Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion was extraordinary!”
- Dr. Marc Wooldridge, Associate Professor of Music, Northwestern College
“I am very happy with the music arrangements. They are very well done. Thanks!”
- Darren Miller, Director of Bands, Socastee High School
“The BTM consulting workshop can help the director, the instructors, the boosters, and the students understand what it takes for your band program to thrive on the national level. Steve's passion and delivery impressed me, and the information we received from him has greatly assisted our program.”
-John Michael Jost, Percussion Coordinator, Greenbrier East High School
“You did a wonderful job with the music! It is very full sounding, and all the parts work very well. It's so nice not to have a ‘cookie cutter’ show this year.”
- Jon Matthews, Band Director, Oologah-Talala Public Schools (JKS Client)
“As a result of your camp instruction, our wind players have corrected their phasing issues, the battery has learned to play with a sense of purpose, and our front ensemble is more animated and musical than ever. The entire band is now locked into a unified sound. Thank you for working with our marching program.”
- Carol Helble, Asst. Band Director, Lebanon High School
“I have concluded that your writing and arranging are brilliant. The antiphonal sound, musicality, customization and level of difficulty... the entire piece is really super. The professionalism and customization we experienced were exceptionally first-rate!”
- Jim Irish, Director of Percussion, Eastside High School
“Steve Bell and I worked together in Texas. His music writing is very resourceful, with just enough difficulty to keep the performers challenged. He also does an outstanding job instructing, not only in teaching, but in motivating the students. Steve is a pleasure to work with, and I recommend his services!"
- Nick Werth, Phantom Regiment Instructional Staff
“Steve Bell has a great talent for arranging. Not only just for winds, or just percussion, but for the whole package. By doing this, he is able to keep all of the musical elements coordinated and seamless in design.”
- John Meehan, Concord Blue Devils Brass Caption Head, JKS Music-Composer & Owner
“I have observed Steve interact with students during camps and I have seen the results of that training earn awards at national contests. I have also watched him deliver a clinic at a percussion showcase. His instructional capabilities are superb, and I highly recommend him for any high school marching band camp or clinic”
- Robert Frye, Portman’s Music Service
“Jim Allder has a passion for music in the arts and he has a very creative mind. He also has the desire to give back to the students what he has learned through the years. His drill writing makes every show exciting as well as achievable. Moreover, Jim shows genuine care for the students. To him, they are not dots on a page or just performers, but real people. This sets him apart from many other designers and educators.”
- Chris Butler, former Cadets Staff Member