Commissioned by the 2015 Scripps Ranch HS Falcon Band & Color Guard Russell Shedd, Director. A powerful work with dramatic textures, this show works well for Large bands or bands with limited instrumentation. Grade 2 Scene One- Scene Two- Scene Three- * $800.00- Complete set of Wind Scores & Parts by Gary Backlund * $400.00- […]
Commissioned by the 2017 Lakeside HS Lancer Regiment Band & Color Guard Christopher Fossmo, Director. A Powerful Reinvention of Two Classics- Holst ‘The Planets’ & Dvorak ‘New World Symphony’. This work combines the classics mixed with Innovative & Unusual scoring. A True Classic for your Band. Grade 4 Props used by Lakeside HS are available
Commissioned by the 2017 Paloma Valley HS Wildcat Brigade Tyler Richardson, Director. The story of the Transcontinental Railroad, this work combines timeless classics with creative scoring by Gary Backlund & Michael Meza. This is an achievable show with lots of great musical moments. ‘Hide and Seek’ will require music licensing through Tresona. ‘Railroad Track’ props
Commissioned by the 2017 CSBC 4A Silver Medalist Scripps Ranch HS Falcon Band & Color Guard Russell Shedd, Director. If you like Dark Shows, this is your Program. Gary Backlund & Michael Meza Intertwine ‘Sound of Silence’ with original works to create a Powerful Program that is very achievable for Younger Bands.This show comes complete
Commissioned by the Paloma Valley HS Wildcat Brigade Tyler Richardson, Director. This show takes us back to the Infamous Apollo Missions to the Moon, with Act One representing the Liftoff and Journey. Act Two shows us the Moon Landing & Planting of the American Flag. Act Three Begins with a Drum Solo where the Listener
Commissioned by the Scripps Ranch HS Falcon Band & Color Guard Russell Shedd, Director. This Show takes the Listener on a Powerful Journey of Memories Both Past & Present. A Great Show with Lessons of the Importance of Close Family & Friends. Special Thanks to Seth Woodard for the Excellent Sound Design on this Show.
Commissioned by the 2016 3A Bronze Medalist (High Music) Lakeside HS Lancer Regiment Christopher Fossmo, Director. A Powerful Work for Your Band, This show is Gary Backlund & Hugo Ramirez’s take on Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Visually the setting is Ancient Rome, leading to the Death of Julius Ceasar on the First Day of
Commissioned by the 2014 Nevada HS Band & Color Guard(MO). Gretchen Pohlman, Director. This show takes the listener to an alternate, electronic reality. Experience the thrill of victory & the agony of defeat, culminating in a powerful finish as the ‘player’ completes the last level. All samples & sound reinforcement are included in the purchase
Commisioned by the 2013 Scripps Ranch High School Band & Color Guard Russell Shedd, Director A 1920’s Gangster tale with a love story undercurrent, this work has a symphonic jazz feel, yet works surprisingly well for smaller or younger bands. All Samples are included in the purchase price. Wanted- Movement #1 Movement #2 Movement#3 Percussion Audio courtesy of
Commisioned by the 2012 Valhalla High School Band & Color Guard Richard Almanza, Director The story of ‘Camelot’ combined with a card game, this intriguing work comes in 4 acts- Diamonds, Hearts, Spades & Clubs. Ideal for a group with a strong woodwind section, this show features many unison woodwind features that make the show seem
