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The Crown

Commissioned by Reedy HS | Frisco, TX
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“Belshazzar’s Feast”, by William Walton
“Touch Her Soft Lips and Part” from Henry V, by William Walton

Percussion & Sound Design by Andrew Markworth

Program Coordination by Jeremy Spicer

*All percussion music and sound design are sold separately and are not included in any purchase.

*Licensing for this music is available exclusively through Oxford University Press

“The Crown ” brings William Walton’s majestic compositions to life with elegance and sophistication. This show captures the essence of royalty through powerful orchestration and noble themes, offering a breadth of opportunities for refined artistry. You’ll leave the audience enchanted and inspired by its timeless splendor.

How It Works

Pick your music!  Choose a complete show or mix-and-match movements from different shows to create the marching band show that best suits your vision!  Let me know what you're interested in, and I'd be delighted to provide you with perusal scores so you can have a closer look!

Reserve your music!  Reach out to me to let me know what you're looking for!  I'll make sure your marching band show is available in your region. Then, we'll work together to get the ball rolling on payments, copyright, and more.

Tell me about your band!  I will ask you a variety of questions about your band to better understand how I can modify and adapt your music to suit your ensemble. I will specifically inquire about changing soloists, instrumentation, and difficulty during key moments.

Relax!  Once licenses are obtained and payments are handled, I'll dive in and fine-tune your arrangements to ensure they're a perfect fit for your marching band!

Additional Information

 

All works listed are copyrighted by their respective copyright owners and will require licensing prior to the creation of music for your ensemble.  Copyright fees are not included in the price of music and must be obtained by the client prior to the creation of any music.

 

Clients will receive a PDF score and individual parts for winds, including limited cues for percussion, along with Finale/XML files to pass on to your percussion arranger, and an audio recording.

 

Percussion arrangements are available directly from the percussion arranger.  Contact information is available upon request.

 

Efforts are made to ensure regional exclusivity for all commissioned works from VanDoren Music, during the competitive season for which music is commissioned.

Music Fundamentals Package

Build a strong foundation for your ensemble's success! With my extensive band directing experience, I offer an affordable music fundamentals package tailored to your show. Enhance your performance with expert guidance and unlock the full potential of your ensemble!

Copyright Acquisition Package

Feeling anxious about the copyright acquisition process? Leave it to me and experience peace of mind! For a reasonable fee along with copyright fees, I'll handle all the necessary steps to secure the rights for your unique arrangement. Let me simplify the process and set you up for success!

Build Your Sound Design Package

Sound design has become crucial to a modern marching band's musical product. It adds depth and impact to the sound of your ensemble and greatly improves the general effect of the band. The problem is that it can be expensive and confusing to implement!

The "Build Your Sound Design" Package, developed by industry-leading sound designer Justin Shelton, includes a variety of premade samples (audio files) that will enhance any show! A step-by-step tutorial guide teaches you exactly which samples to use for specific moments of your show. And, as a bonus, this package includes a headache-free tutorial on audio setups for every budget!

Whether you have zero experience with sound design or want to make the process simpler, easier, and more cost-efficient, this package can help you!

While not included, customization, additional samples, and technical support may be available as availability allows at an additional cost.

Virtual Clinic Package with Katie VanDoren

Take advantage of the opportunity to get live feedback on your rehearsal or performance video via Zoom with two-time UIL 6A State Champion and former head director at Vandegrift HS Katie VanDoren. You'll send a video in ahead of time and then schedule a 45-minute Zoom meeting with Katie, during which time she'll provide valuable feedback in a conversational format and answer any specific questions you may have throughout your time together.

Normally $350 each (when purchased in-season), you'll save $300 by purchasing this package of 3 Virtual Clinics with Katie VanDoren today!

Learn more about Katie by clicking here!

What makes my marching band shows different?

Drawing from my experience as a band director, my educational background, and active involvement in the marching arts...

Music is composed to align seamlessly with the band's skill level. To put it simply, if I wouldn't want to teach it, I won't write it! The scores and parts come to you already "pre-cleaned", so your students can sound great from the very first read!

Music is written with fundamental concepts in mind and instrument-specific challenges considered. The “little” details make the “big difference”. Things like choosing keys that put students in good ranges, and on more “in-tune” notes. Things like avoiding the throat tones on clarinets. Things like writing woodwind (and brass) technique that, while might sound challenging, are written to use very playable fingerings. Things like considering the lengths of phrases played, and how often students need to breathe!

Music is always delivered on time. No exceptions. The last thing you need is the stress of waiting on your show. You're already spinning enough plates as it is!

Music will be in your hands with plenty of time for the rest of your design team to do their thing. Once you have the core of your musical product, you can share it with the rest of your design team at an early stage. As the marching arts increasingly prioritize the visual coordination of your show, it is now more important than ever to ensure your visual designers are set up for success!

When you choose to commission an arrangement from me, I’ll be here to make it right for you – no matter what.  From the moment your idea is born until the final performance, I'll be by your side to adjust, tweak, help, suggest, and edit your musical program. Together, we'll strive for maximum achievement and effectiveness.

Let’s create something special together!