Composition – Jed Scott Music

No Good Options

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 jedscottArranging, Composition, Music Literacy

I shared two options for a notation question yesterday.

Sight Readable

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 jedscottArranging, Choral Music, Composition, Music Literacy

There is value in challenging music. But there is also valuable in music that is easily sight readable.

What Song Is It?

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 jedscottComposition, Music Literacy

Is the song the words or the tune? Both?

Programming Week: Commissioning

July 10, 2026July 4, 2026 jedscottCommissioning, Composition, Updates

How does a new piece just for your ensemble sound?

Wright

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026 jedscottArranging, Composition, Creativity

A wright is someone who makes things.

Alice At 100

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 jedscottArranging, Composition

December 16 is Alice Parker’s centenary.

Crafting Music

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 jedscottComposition, Creativity

Art is too fine a word for music-making. Call it a craft.

Synthesist

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 jedscottComposition

A great composer is a synthesist.

The Beauty of Teaching Jazz Standards

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 jedscottComposition, Education, Vocal Jazz

Jazz standards are a remarkably rich vein for teaching.

Learning From Music Outside Your Genre

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 jedscottArranging, Composition, Music Literacy

I love looking at scores and parts from other musical traditions.