We hired Jair to be our arranger for the first time in 2011 at the suggestion of Wes Cartwright, and the results were spectacular. His arrangements really put the kids in a position to succeed and allow the staff and directors to really focus on the expressive side (not having to fix the voicings, etc.). Jair took our criticisms and praise in stride and was always happy to discuss new ideas and make suggestions. Hillgrove HS is happy to be a Jair Klarfeld Band, and we plan to use him in the foreseeable future.
Patrick Erwin – Hillgrove HS…Power Springs, GA

Jair Klarfeld did a fantastic job with our musical arrangements this year. He took my ideas and suggestions and made them a reality. He focuses on the strengths of the ensemble and knows how to make your band sound its best. I am excited about using Jair again this year and I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us.
Greg Williams – North Cobb HS…Kennesaw, GA

We commissioned Jair Klarfeld to arrange the closer to a show that was otherwise already complete. Because of this, there were numerous considerations and restrictions with time, style, difficulty, etc. Jair was very accommodating and professional, accommodating all of our requests and needs nicely. He created a very effective arrangement, and was extremely prompt and professional at all steps along the process. I look forward to relying on his skills again in the future.
Matthew Rom – Elkhorn HS…Elkhorn, NE

We have performed the music of Jair Klarfeld for the past 4 seasons and every year, his arrangements have allowed our program to “showcase” the best elements of our band. It is really great to have creative and imaginative arrangements that allow our band to have a different “show” personality every year. His music allows us to maintain a consistent quality of blend and sound that has helped us in competitions and performances. I believe his arrangements showcased our best elements when The Briar Woods Falcon Regiment performed in The London New Year’s Day Parade in January or 2011.
Duane Minnick – Briarwood HS…Ashburn, VA

Our school district sought out musical arrangement support from Mr. Klarfeld to work with several music SWISD music directors in preparation for our TASB state performance on the state stage this past October (2011). Mr. Klarfeld’s expertise and design placed our directors and students in a win-win performance. His arrangements were seamless and incredible to watch/listen to on the state stage. We have great directors but creating the arrangement was a challenge and obstacle until Mr. Klarfeld arrived on scene. I never knew how important the arrangement was until my band director explained the issue. We took a leap of faith and it paid off in dividends beyond what we could have imagined. Our performance was and remains the talk of the town.
Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft – Supt. of Southwest ISD…San Antonio, TX

After years of doing my own arrangements and compositions I found Jair’s offeringsas the answer to spending hours at the computer rather than with my students.  First-class music and supreme follow-up service throughout the season at an affordable cost.  I look forward to the upcoming season, as Jair will be my “go-to” for another great show.
Dale Hair – Brookland-Cayse HS…Cayse, SC

When myself and our staff surveyed the current landscape and the future of competitive marching band, we knew that staying ahead of the competition meant new ideas, fresh arrangements, and different approaches in all aspects of our program. Jair’s music not only fit into every category, but it delivered home run results. Stock arrangements from large publishers cannot deliver the desired results or satisfaction that can only come from personal service & expertise of a writer who understands the world of the competitive marching arts. I highly recommend his music to anyone ready to take their program to the next level.
Richie Williams – Paragould HS…Paragould, AR

I was very impressed with Mr. Klarfeld’s creativity and arranging skills as part of our Texas Association of School Boards convention performance. He incorporated winds, strings, and vocal elements in a very musical, yet accessible way. Our show also called for various styles, and he incorporated concert, jazz, pop, R & B, and a fantastic arrangement of the National Anthem. I was very happy with his product and the very pleasant nature that Mr. Klarfeld uses in the planning process.
Richard Flores – Southwest HS…San Antonio, TX

I feel we have a solid lock on the music and this show has a great audience appeal. I have never had so many people compliment the music! I appreciate all the work you did on this piece of music (Cirque Macabre), it is awesome!
Eric Donalson – McAllen Memorial HS…McAllen, TX

As every band director knows, one of the greatest challenges in having a successful marching season is finding music that fits the band and an arranger that can enhance the strengths of the ensemble. Jair provides quality arrangements that are innovative and written to showcase the strengths of my band. He has provided me with arrangements in a very timely manner and has always answered my many questions concerning the music portion of our shows. Over the past few years, we have been a three time 3A State Marching Contest Qualifier and we have been named champions at several non – uil contest. A lot of our success can be attributed to the wonderful arranging skills that he provides. I highly recommend him.
Jacques Brown – Taylor HS…Taylor, TX

We were very pleased with the quality of music that Mr. Klarfeld wrote for our band. He was very helpful and informative through the entire process. He listened to what we were wanting to accomplish with our show. If you are looking for a composer who cares and is passionate about his work I would highly recommend using his skills for your next show.
James Snider – East Central HS…San Antonio, TX

Jair’s arrangements are well written and well thought out for high school musicians. As both a band director and drill writer, I appreciate the careful preparation that goes into his arrangements. It is easy to hear that his music is prepared to help the band sound and look great! I recommend Jair as both a great arranger and colleague.
Jon Sweet – LaGrange HS…LaGrange, TX

I just wanted to let you know that we performed at our first competition on Saturday. We only performed the first 3 segments, and we scored 1st place. We KILLED in music! The judge’s LOVE the show!. Thank you for your great work!
Heather Moll – Phoenixville HS…Phoenixville, PA

Jair – We just finished our season and we had our best season in my three years at Farmington. We got 1st place in our class at our first competition, Pageant of Bands, which has not been done at FHS since 2004.Last night we received a Superior rating at our District Marching Festival and outstanding Percussion. Thanks for the great music.
Chris Argotsinger – Farmington, NM

Aloha Jair – We have finally finished the season and the band overall had a great season. The band finished the last two major competitions winning the Class “A” Championship and placed 1st & 2nd in music respectively. Thank you so much again for allowing us to perform your music.
Gregg Abe – T. Roosevelt HS…Honolulu, HI

Working with Jair Klarfeld has been a large contributor to our progress. As a new head band director, I felt comfortable that Jair had my and my students’ best interests in mind as we collaborated on the marching show. Jair had great suggestions for our show, and wrote what our staff had envisioned.
David Stephenson – Smithson Valley HS…Spring, TX

Jair Klarfeld’s arrangements are smart. He blends musical ideas that challenge the students’ musicianship, involve the wider public audience, and achieve the teaching and entertaining goals so important to a performance. Jair also has a flair for clever thematic development that stirs the imagination of the competitive audience.
Glenn Richter, University of Texas…Austin, TX

Jair – The music has been wonderful. The kids really enjoy playing it, and LOVE the Risk concept, as well. I’ve gotten MANY comments over how cool people think the show is, because the music and the concept work so well together.
Dale Sharkey – Ft. Zumwalt West HS…O’Fallon, MO

This is the second time we have used Jair’s arrangements and have gotten similarly enthusiastic responses from not only the students, but from judges AND audiences alike. In addition the customer service has been superb and very prompt. Our experience has been absolutely top notch!
Jon Waite – Sussex, WI

I have enjoyed working with Jair Klarfeld and I know that he will always be a part of the creative team at McAllen High School. He is very professional and always has given us the highest quality possible in his arrangements. Jair also is very gifted and very creative as a composer and arranger. I really appreciate Jair’s honesty and knowledge of arranging for marching band. You won’t go wrong working with Jair.
Jim Egger – McAllen HS…McAllen, TX

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for this year’s show music. The group did very well at all competitions. You did a great job of taking my request and making it all happen on the field. The arrangements allowed us to capitalize on the strengths of our band. Thanks for everything.
Rolando Zapata – Brownsville, TX

Jair, You did a great job on the scoring our show. You are great at understanding good instrumentation for small bands. I have always enjoyed all of your work. We are looking at some pieces for next year and I would like to get you on board as our arranger since it is a State Marching year. Thanks for a great year.
Stacey Dunn – Ft. Worth, TX

Jair Klarfeld has made our lives so much easier here at Roma HS in deep south Texas. He is truly a professional and does exceptional work. His arrangements have given us the opportunity to compete at the Region, Area and State level. Readily accessible for any of your questions. Thank you, Jair!
Rudy Barrera – Roma, TX

Jair Klarfeld has arranged the music for Steele HS Band for the past two years. He has exceeded all expectations. His arrangements follow the original outline and are very playable. Jair’s creativity is exceptional, his writing is superb and he is more than willing to make changes as they are needed. Jair is very easy to work with and listens to the directors, placing difficult parts in the strong sections while continuing to make the weaker sections parts interesting. We can highly recommend Jair Klarfeld has a marching band arranger.
Kyle Friesenhan/Steven Deater – Cibolo, TX

Jair Klarfeld’s arrangements have been a major attribute towards our success. His service is both friendly and professional and always responds to our needs in a very timely manner.
George Trevino – Brownsville, TX

Jair was a great person to work with from start to finish. He got back to me in a timely fashion to answer whatever questions I had (even when he was on a band trip to CA) and always made sure that I had the information I needed. His knowledge of the medium as well as the way he runs his business makes Jair Klarfeld Music a tremendous outfit for all your show needs. The kids liked the music right off the bat! It was playable and you could sense, even at a first reading, the energy and excitement in the air. I can’t wait to go through this season with our music from Jair and company. I will certainly deal with him again in the future.
Carl Sabatino – Whippany Park, NJ

Jair Klarfeld has a tremendous ability to write unique, creative arrangements that offer a fresh style for bands. Marching Show Concepts has utilized Mr. Klarfeld’s arrangements for several years and has been extremely pleased with his arrangements. Mr. Klarfeld is always in time with his work and has the ability to write at a level that exemplifies the group to sound its very best. I highly recommend Mr. Klarfeld to any band program looking for arrangements that will set them apart from the masses.
Randy Gilmore – MSC President, IN

I have been very impressed with Jair Klarfeld’s professional and timely way of doing business. His arrangements are creative and effectively scored for the contemporary marching band. Our ensemble will look forward to playing more of these great charts!
Chad Simons – University of New Mexico “Spirit Marching Band”

Jair is a gifted arranger and consummate professional. His work is always timely and thoughtfully crafted. I’ve asked him to arrange everything from classical to rock – even marching band back-ups for a live pop performance with Latin Grammy winner, Jaci Velasquez. He consistently delivers arrangements that work!
C. David Ragsdale, DMA – Dir. of Bands at Univ. of Alabama-Huntsville (former I. Director Univ. of Miami “Band of the Hour” Marching Band

I have been very pleased with everything I have purchased from Jair. The arrangements were written so they highlighted and complimented my band in the best possible way. The Friday night football fan seemed to enjoy our performances as much as our contest adjudicators! I intend to continue our working relationship.
Larry Schnitzer – Garland, TX

The show was great this year. The band was very small but had a successful year on the field. We concluded our marching season this past Saturday with our third first place score of the year. The arrangements were fun and exciting enough to capture the student’s interest while being simple enough that the students could truly achieve a high quality performance.
Tim McKean – Hesperia, CA

We have utilized Jair Klarfeld for our marching band arrangements for over seven years now. Jair is an incredibly gifted arranger capable of tailoring the music to satisfy the needs of all levels of bands. His work is always on time and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Jair’s services to any band director looking for a quality arrangement.
Danny Frye – Trinity, NC

Jair Klarfeld will work with you to tailor your musical ideas to your needs while giving you a final product that not only works but wins.
Kirby Sweeny – Shawnee, OK

Jair Klarfeld does a great job of arranging, and what I really like about his arrangements is that they are more than just a note-for-note realization of the score. He writes original material that helps connect sections or provides powerful beginnings and endings. Arrangers that are slow are so common in this field, but Jair has always been on time and I’ve never had to ask for a rewrite or felt like I wasn’t important because I teach in California and he is in Texas.
John Hickey – Serrano, CA

I have been using Jair Klarfeld for a number of years to write the music for my marching bands. He has always written the music to fit my band regardless of the size of the band or the instrumentation. His music made my band sound very full and exciting. I had a 5A band in Oklahoma and now am at a 2A school in Texas, and never had a problem with Jair writing for either band. I will continue to have him write for my band each year.
Gene Osburn – Olney, TX

I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jair Klarfeld for several years now. He has always given us the highest quality arrangements. He’s a large part of our success. His input regarding music selection, arranging the music that best suits my band from year to year, and an understanding from a band director’s viewpoint is something I have not found in other arrangers.
Richard Peters – San Antonio, TX