This opening production begins with the haunting strains of Nature Boy, before launching into a full-blown big band treatment of Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. Sizzling and sultry!
The moving ballad sung by Nicole Kidman from the movie Moulin Rouge provides a stunning setting for the field. Lush full band scoring is contrasted with a trumpet solo and a dramatic build that will t...
From Moulin Rouge, this exciting closing production features the hot Latin strains of Rhythm of the Night (complete with percussion break) followed by an effective reprise of Nature Boy for a strong f...
A consistent favorite with bands and drum corps, here is the classic from Earth, Wind & Fire in an exciting and powerful arrangement. Lots of variety and drive!
The woodwinds and mallets are featured in the intro to this landmark ballad from Earth, Wind & Fire followed by brief solos for alto sax and trumpet. A nice groove and creative scoring throughout make...
Here is a terrific closing production featuring the exciting brass and percussion strains of Getaway followed by the infectious hit September. Paul drives it hard all the way to the end.
From the dynamic and exciting soundtrack by James Horner, this impressive opener features a distinctive Spanish flair and plenty of visual possibilities. Powerful!
From The Mask of Zorro, this beautiful ballad opens with woodwind colors before soaring through a full ensemble statement of the theme. A nice change of pace with an emotional flair.
Pulling together several themes from the soundtrack (and even a driving fugue), this closing production really pours it on. Look for contrasting styles and meters, a percussion feature, and an excitin...
From well-known jazz writer John La Barbera, here is a hot version of his Latin/Jazz classic Tiger of San Pedro. The sizzling trumpet solo, percussion breaks and a solid shout chorus help make this on...