Jason K. Nitsch
Awards and Honors

Commissioned by the Baylor University Symphonic Band – 2001

Commissioned by the Klein Oak High School Band – 2001, 2002

Commissioned by the Dulles High School Honor Band – 2002

Commissioned by the First Colony Middle School Band – 2002
- Premiered at the Mid-West Band and Orchestra Convention 
December 20, 2002 in Chicago, Illinois.

Commissioned by the Cinco Ranch Middle School Band – 2004, 2008
- Premiered at the Mid-West Band and Orchestra Convention
December 2004 in Chicago, Illinois.

Commissioned by Dr. Kevin Chairizzio, professional Trombonist – 2001, 2002

Commissioned by Cliff Edward Horn, Trumpet – 2000

Commissioned for orchestral score to the independent short film “Passing By” – 2000

Awarded an “Honorable Mention” by the Metropolitan Wind Symphony Commissioning Project in 2002 for the work “Pictures for the American People.”

Commissioned by the Turner Family and the Ithaca Symphony Orchestra; Jeffrey Grogan, conductor - 2005

"Ferris Wheel" named to Bandworld Magazines list of the top 100 new publications for band in 2004

Commissioned by Brian Zator; director of percussion studies, Texas A&M - Commerce in 2005

Commissioned by Dr. Calvin Hofer and the Mesa State College Wind Symphony; Grand Junction, Colorado 2006

Commissioned by Marimba Artist Brenton Dunnington 2006

Commissioned by Cliff Spires and the 2006-2007 Venus High School Band; Venus, TX

Commissioned by Michael Smith and the 2006-2007 Deer Park Junior High School Band; Deer Park, TX

Commissioned by Tommy Ferlazzo and the Mariner Middle School Band; Florida 2008

Commissioned by Damon Archer and the Seven Lakes High School Band; Katy, Texas 2008