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This spirited arrangement is designed to get the pews (and bleachers) really rockin'! Starting quietly in 3/4 time, the tune is harmonized in a soft jazz style, then shifts to a hard-driving 9/8 gospel feel for a finish that is sure to bring down the house. An optional drumset may be added for even more rhythmic energy.

The infectious opening theme is passed between woodwinds and brass leading to a lyrical middle section which is orchestrated to make your band sound mature and full.

(Mickey Mouse March; Colonel Hathi's March; Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious)

One of the most enduring TV theme songs ever written is this catchy march from the hit series Hogan’s Heroes. This easy version starts with the trademark drum introduction, then follows the familiar flute melody and finally the full band.

As a musical expression, this piece was written to capture the fury and power of a raging inferno. It builds in intensity with a thematic climax that brings all 5 motifs together. The ending features a subito p in all instruments followed by a forceful crescendo providing an exciting close to this powerful band composition.

The south-western US state of Arizona has more than its fair share of stunning landscapes, natural phenomena and National Monuments. Best known is the Grand Canyon, but there are also numerous deserts, a petrified forest, extinct volcanoes and the huge Sunset Crater. Not surprisingly, it has featured as the backdrop to many Western movies. The Painted Desert is a narrow, crescent-shaped arc about 160 miles long which begins near the Grand Canyon and varies in width from 10 to 35 miles. It is largely void of vegetation and years of erosion by wind and rain have exposed sedimentary layers of rock up to 250 million years old. Chemical differences in the various layers result in an effect not unlike a multicoloured layer cake with contrasting hues of red, orange and pink, blue, grey and lavender creating a silent and barren landscape which looks like it has been hand-painted. As with much of the planet’s stunning landscapes all the observer can do is stand and stare. Duration: 3:47

(Three Miniatures)

Take your band back in time with this well-crafted arrangement by Mark Williams of an exquisite set of dances by Renaissance composer Tielman Susato. The three dances, 'La Mourisque,' 'Saltarelle' and 'Ronde,' serve as an excellent introduction to Renaissance style.

This original fanfare from Mark Williams is a great way to open your next concert. The thrilling opening fanfare sets the entire mood for this piece, which is non-stop action!