Rick has traveled the world conducting his works that include premieres with the Denver Pops Symphony Orchestra, Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, USAF Band, Seika High School All Girls Band (Japan), and music for the closing ceremony of the 50 th Anniversary of the Singapore Youth Festival (Singapore). Since 2005 Rick has been writing and arranging for the Boston Brass and since 2011 has been the official arranger for Walt Disney World’s Thanksgiving Day Parade of Bands. In 2019 Rick arranged 11 pieces for solo trumpet and string quartet for trumpeter Mary Bowden’s new CD Reverie.
"I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Rick DeJonge on a number of musical projects over the years. Rick DeJonge’s compositions and arrangements are second to none! He is a master of orchestration and employs the full spectrum of color possibilities in his creative, electric and distinctively innovative approach to composition!"
Barry Houser, Music Director Disney’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
“I have relied on Rick for the last 15 years to create some very unique original material and arrangements. He continues to be my go-to choice because of his collaborative creativity, speed, and pure talent. Frankly, he's just that good. As a musical director for a military band, often the music I need just isn't out there. I've relied on Rick to create everything from 45 minute music beds for narrations that capture the theme and emotions of the story, to 3-minute covers for my unique instrumentation. Everything Rick does is creative and original, and always brings my audiences max emotional impact.”
Col. Mike Mench, United States Air Force