
Pre-Written Shows

The Golden Spike
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

Sweet Dreams
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

One Small Step
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 &

I Remember
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

The Ides of March
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

The Game
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