Pre-Written Shows
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
Wanted
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
King of Hearts
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
The Edge
Commisioned by the 2012 Scripps Ranch High School Band & Color Guard Russell Shedd, Director Falling, the abyss, and rising melodic lines portray a powerful symphonic feel with Jazz overtones in this work inspired by Scripps Ranch HS coordinator Daniel
Finding Grace
Commisioned by the 2011 Owensville High School Band & Color Guard Gretchen Pohlman, Director Movement #1 Grace_1 Movement #2 Grace_2 Movement#3 Grace_3 Movement #4 Grace_4 * $950.00- Complete set of wind scores & parts by Gary Backlund * $150.00- Customization of wind or percussion