Nikk Nakks Music is a small, independent, and privately-owned company catering to directors of bands and orchestras and providing various services such as:



I work closely with you to ensure your drill design or your music arrangement is created to your specifications, including constant communication - I am always reachable via email when I am working on a project, and I strive to ensure that your product comes out exactly the way you want it.

In addition to custom arrangements for your ensembles, Nikk Nakks Music carries a stock of previously crafted arrangements for sale. For more information, please feel free to contact me via the email link below, or use the Navigation Bar at the top of this page to visit a specific area. Thank you for your visit.


What they are saying...


"It's a pleasure to hear Holst's keen ear for orchestration realized so effectively on the marching field. I'm sure Holst himself would be proud." -John Mackey, composer of "Redline Tango" (Winner of 2005 ABA/Ostwald Prize)

Nikk's arrangement of Ave Maria is a sensitive setting that is sure to challenge marching band students of all ages and abilities. While remaining faithful to the original, Nikk has used his considerable knowledge of scoring techniques to create a piece that works well as a warm-up, or as a terrific contrast piece for a variety of shows. I highly recommend his arrangements to directors looking for the best music to present to their marching ensembles. -Dr. Patrick Dunnigan, Director of Bands, Florida State University; Talahassee, Florida.

"When working with Nikk, the entire process from start to finish is as good as it gets. He communicates extremely well and efficiently, incorporating all my requests perfectly. Nikk has a great feel for coordinating drill to music, staging different sections and integrating the guard very well. He is very easy to work with, and I highly recommend him for any level of competitive band." -Tom Reifenberg, Director, Greendale High School; Greendale, WI (State Marching Band Champions, Class AA)

"Nikk's arrangements helped earn my band superiors from every judge we saw this past marching season." -Duane LeBlanc, Director, Catholic High School; Baton Rouge, LA.

"Nikk provides a professional drill design for my university marching band with regular communication and a high level of professionalism." -Dr. Patrick Carney, Director of Bands, Montana State University; Bozeman, Montana.


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