Sep 26, 2020

Winner of the 2020 District New Music Call for Scores

Scenes from an American Childhood will be performed (virtually) by pianist Catherine Fields in September for the 2020 District New Music Festival.

Nov 24, 2020

Composed for the George Mason University Wind Symphony, Mark Camphouse, Conductor. This will be premiered in the 2020/2021 school year.

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Sep 05, 2020

for Symphony Orchestra

This work is one of three finalists in the 2020 North State Symphony Composition Contest, Scott Seaton, Director. A winner will be named in September (or possibly 2021 due to the Corona Virus).

Apr 21, 2020

Dallas Winds

This work is a winner in the 2019 Dallas Winds Fanfare Competition, and will be performed at a date TBD (due to the Corona Virus) at Meyerson Hall in Dallas, TX.

Nov 09, 2019

St. Louis Symphony Chamber Concert

Vera Parkin, pianist for the St. Louis Symphony, will premier Scenes from an American Childhood, a six-movement work for solo piano.

Nov 07, 2019

The USAF Band Chamber Series

TSgt Christine Jones will premier Sonata for Trombone as part of The USAF Band's Chamber concert series at The Lyceum in Alexandria, VA.

Apr 15, 2019

Kent Baker has been selected from a field of over 200 applicants to compose a 10-15 minute work for the 2018 Grand Valley Wind Band Commission. His Symphony #1, "Seneca Falls," will be premiered on April 15th 2019.

Apr 22, 2018

Performed by The St. Louis Brass Band

The St. Louis Brass Band will perform Kent Baker's newest composition, Gateway Fanfare, at The Chapel in St. Louis, MO. This is Kent's first work for the group, under the baton of Dr. John Bell.

Winner in the 2017 Dallas Winds Fanfare Composition Competition

Performance scheduled for January 16, Dallas, TX.

Winner of the Bay Colony Brass 1st Annual Composition Competition

Bay Colony Brass (MA) will perform "The Common Good," Winner of the 1st Annual Bay Colony Brass Composition Competition, by Kent Baker. The date will be announced at a later date. Check their web site below for info.

Nov 25, 2017

The USAF Band will perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The United States Air Force Band will be performing an new arrangement by MSgt Kent Baker based on The Air Force Song in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Sep 16, 2017

For Dr. Ryan Robinson

The Sonata for Tuba and Piano was composed for Dr. Ryan Robinson of the Oklahoma City University. It was premiered on September 12th, 2017.

Aug 01, 2017

Original Composition for Barclay Brass, MD

The Eternity Gate, for brass ensemble, was performed by Barclay Brass at Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street NW, DC, on August 1st, 2017, at 12:10 PM.

Jul 04, 2017

Winner in the 2016 Dallas Winds Fanfare Competition

The Tannhauser Gate, for brass and percussion, was performed at Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, TX, on July 4th, 2017. It was a winner in the 2016 Dallas Winds Fanfare Competition.

Apr 26, 2017

Commissioned by Brandon Jones and the Oklahoma City University Wind Philharmonic

On the Evening Horizon, for Solo Euphonium and Wind Ensemble, was premiered on April 26th, 2017, by TSgt Brandon Jones of The USAF Band and the Oklahoma City University Wind Philharmonic, conducted by Matthew Mailman, at the Wanda Bass School of Music in Oklahoma City, OK.