John Wasson: Mittelschwere Noten

One of the highlights from the movie is this distinctive and moderately paced dance feature. Woodwinds and horns get a chance to shine on this one!

One of the highlights from the movie is this distinctive and moderately paced dance feature. Woodwinds and horns get a chance to shine on this one!

The dramatic and powerful themes of Hans Zimmer helped define the action in this Academy Award-winning movie blockbuster. Skillfully adapted for the marching field by John Wasson and Will Rapp, here i...

Originally from Disney's The Jungle Book, this hot Latin version from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's latest CD shows they can do more than just swing.

The Moody Blues put themselves on the map with this classic rock ballad. Beautifully written here to feature a trumpet solo at the start followed by a dramatic building segment. The woodwinds have a b...

This enduring rock anthem from the group Styx works extremely well as a production/closer. The lyrical trumpet solo in the slow introduction is a nice mood change before launching into the fast double...

John has skillfully used a variety of styles and tempos in creating this very effective opener/production number. The opening section is fast and furious before switching to a medium swing groove. The...

One of the highlights from the movie is this distinctive and moderately paced dance feature. Woodwinds and horns get a chance to shine on this one!

This effective production number is written in a medium tempo swing style. The melody is skillfully traded around to various sections, and the feel alternates between a 2-beat feel and solid swing.

With a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek show biz razzle dazzle, this energetic closer starts out with a 2-beat feel, then follows with a full ensemble shout chorus and dynamic ending.

Ein Medley der besonderen Art! In den Swing-Klassiker 'In the mood' werden verschiedene Weihnachtslieder im Swing-Stil eingeflochten.

Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early '80s, and recorded again recently by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. John Wasson has given it a...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

Here's a delightful collage to kick off a holiday concert. John Wasson has combined five fabulous standards into a medley that will make your band sound like the Boston Pops.

Ein kraftvolles und jubelndes Arrangement dieses beliebten Weihnachtsklassikers, wie Sie es noch nie gehört haben. Schwungvolle Streicher- und Holzbläserlinien, helle Blechbläserfanfaren und eine umwe...

Ein kraftvolles und jubelndes Arrangement dieses beliebten Weihnachtsklassikers, wie Sie es noch nie gehört haben. Schwungvolle Streicher- und Holzbläserlinien, helle Blechbläserfanfaren und eine umwe...

Ein kraftvolles und jubelndes Arrangement dieses beliebten Weihnachtsklassikers, wie Sie es noch nie gehört haben. Schwungvolle Streicher- und Holzbläserlinien, helle Blechbläserfanfaren und eine umwe...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...