Testimonials from clients and colleagues

“Larry’s musical arrangements are always a big hit with my band students. We have performed a variety of different shows over the years and Larry has developed incredible arrangements each time. He truly understands how to make high school bands sound great.”
Stephanie Dinsmore, Director
Bloom Carroll High School Band
Carroll, Ohio

“We love your musical arrangements and they are always written well within the ability level of our students. You will always have a job arranging music for our groups”
Craig Porter, Director
Big Walnut High School Band
Sunbury, Ohio

“The drill for our band was effective, entertaining and extremely understandable. The students are sufficiently challenged, and yet not overwhelmed. It is rare to find that balance in marching drill. I also liked the professional presentation of the material. Not only did the students have an accurate coordination sheet, but the director’s bundle was organized, concise and extremely easy to read. Running a marching band program in the fall requires a lot of time and energy, and your excellent work made it easier to focus on the students and their needs rather than problems with the drill. This was the exact reason we sought a drill writer and your work was top notch”
Tark Katzenmoyer, Director
Ridgewood High School Band
New Port Richey, Florida

“The band for the first time in the school history earned superior ratings at the Florida Music Performance Assessment. You did some really cool things with the drill and music and I really appreciate the copies of each person’s individual drill moves.”
Stacey Gindlesperger, Director
Bronson Middle/High School Band
Bronson, Florida

“I have often joked with Larry about his “out of the box” ideas. He is very creative!”
William Thomas
Lakota East High School
Ohio

“I have known Larry for most of my professional career from the times we were colleagues in the public school systems of Ohio on through his retirement. I consider him to be an outstanding musician and conductor, and one of the finest educators that I have known in my career. He carries with him a stellar reputation for his work in Ohio, and brings with him not only a wealth of experience but a real love of music and music education.”
Dr. David A. Leppla
Retired Director of Bands
Purdue University

“I have known Larry Kelley as a colleague and friend for over twenty years. He has already given more to the education of young people than most people give in their lifetime. Larry is a charismatic leader. His musical skills are boundless. His musical knowledge is impeccable. His professionalism is an example to us all. Larry Kelley is one of the best examples of excellence in music education today. He is a professional educator with an impressive resume that continues to grow.”
Kim Boyd
Senior Lecturer, Music Department
Otterbein College
Westerville, Ohio

“Larry’s files will speak for themselves, however the files will not indicate his wonderful positive attitude, his incredible work ethic, and his certain pattern of attaining EXCELLENCE in all areas of his personal and professional career. His background shows a pattern of HIGH LEVEL ACHIEVEMENT whether in teaching, music arranging, or any other scholarly venture.”
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser