Stephen Downing Music
Music for the field, the floor, and the stage.
I write music for marching ensembles, indoor percussion, and concert performance, with a focus on music that is engaging to perform, clear to teach, and built around a strong musical identity.
For the Field
Marching Band
Shows that give students music they can grow through, while giving directors a strong foundation for teaching and production.
For the Floor
Indoor Percussion
Complete marching and concert class productions with full audio, score previews, perusal scores, and flexible options for your ensemble.
Now Available for the 2027 Indoor Percussion Season
Classic television game shows come to life through familiar sounds, playful humor, and colorful personalities.
Follow a coffee lover through the day, one cup at a time.
Travel far from home, miss someone you love, and search for a place to belong.
Explore growth and the changes that come with finding your way.
Now Available for the 2027 Marching Band Season
Dark New Orleans jazz meets “House of the Rising Sun” and “I Put a Spell on You,” with featured soloists throughout.
Familiar lullabies and “Mr. Sandman” shift between peaceful dreams and unsettling nightmares.
Four adventurers pursue a legendary sword, guided by a wizard narrator and the roll of the dice.
Musical symmetry gives way to personal reflection, closing with “Man in the Mirror.”
Want to get in touch?
If you have questions about a show, want to discuss your ensemble, or have something else in mind, send me a message.