2023 Marching Band Shows

Per Aspera Ad Astra was commissioned by the 2020-2021 Kamiakin High School Instrumental Musical program during the Covid-19 pandemic when all classes were virtual. The Italian translation of the title is, "through hardships to the stars". Students brainstormed ideas with me over zoom and the piece was composed so that it could be recorded and performed virtually. Fortunately, virtual learning came to an end and the piece was able to be performed live! 

The piece has a lot of cinematic influences and is orchestrated for flex band/orchestra meaning that it can work for a full orchestra or just a concert band. The piece also uses a backing track that can be played through any speaker system or programmed to a MainStage setup. For a perusal score and to purchase, please email jeff@jeffchambersmusic.net and please visit www.jeffchambersmusic.net to check out other music!

Per Aspera Ad Astra - Flex Orchestra Piece (W/Backing Track)

Featured in Facebook's  "A Look Back" video (http://www.facebook.com/lookback). 

The full version of the song is available to purchase via iTunes, Google Play, Bandcamp and our my own Big Cartel store.

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photo by Colin Kenniff

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Keith Kenniff - Years (From Facebook's "A Look Back")

This is a 4 movement medium difficulty competitive marching band show with a theme centered around the life of Eleanor Rigby.

The musical selections for this show are:
-Eleanor Rigby by Cody Fry
-Come Together by The Beatles/Gary Clark Jr.
-I Hear a Symphony by Cody Fry
-To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra
(sound design by Tim Mitchell)

To instantly see a score sample, please visit the show's official page; https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/all-the-lonely-people

To Purchase: email jeff@jeffchambersmusic.net

To see a complete catalogue of music please visit www.jeffchambersmusic.net

"All The Lonely People" - Marching Band Show

This is a 3 movement medium difficulty competitive marching band show with a theme inspired by Dick Tracy comics and classic cat and mouse type movies. 

The musical selections for this show are:
-Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio 
-Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson
-Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi
-Original Music by Jeff Chambers
-Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap
(sound design by Tim Mitchell)

To instantly see a score sample, please visit the show's official page; https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/catch-me-if-you-can

To Purchase: email jeff@jeffchambersmusic.net

To see a complete catalogue of music please visit www.jeffchambersmusic.net

"Catch Me If You Can" - Marching Band Show

Commissioned by the 2022 Greendale High School Marching Band, this is a 4 movement medium advanced difficulty competitive marching band show with a theme centered around written word and the music of Hamilton.

The musical selections for this show are:
-Alexander Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda
-The World Turned Upside Down by Lin-Manuel Miranda
-Writing’s on the Wall by Sam Smith
-My Shot by Lin-Manuel Miranda
(sound design by Tim Mitchell)

To instantly see a score sample, please visit the show's official page; https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/writing-on-the-wall

To Purchase: contact us at info@jeffchambersmusic.net

To see a complete catalogue of music please visit www.jeffchambersmusic.net

"Writing On The Wall" - Marching Band Show

This is a 4 movement medium difficulty competitive marching band show that is inspired by various characters who tend to hide behind fake smiles such as the Joker. 

The musical selections for this show are:
-Smile by Nat King Cole
-Original Music by Jeff Chambers and Tim Mitchell
(sound design by Tim Mitchell)

To instantly see a score sample, please visit the show's official page; https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/behind-the-smile

To Purchase: contact us at info@jeffchambersmusic.net

To see a complete catalogue of music please visit www.jeffchambersmusic.net

"Behind The Smile" - Marching Band Show

This is a 4 movement medium difficulty level competitive marching band show that is based on the life of Elton John. 

The musical selections for this show are:
-Your Song by Elton John
-Rocketman by Elton John
-Tiny Dancer by Elton John
-Candle in the Wind by Elton John
-Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
-Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John
(sound design by Tim Mitchell)

To instantly see a score sample, please visit the show's official page; https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/how-wonderful-life-is

To Purchase: contact us at info@jeffchambersmusic.net

To see a complete catalogue of music please visit www.jeffchambersmusic.net

"How Wonderful Life Is" - Marching Band Show

This is a 3 movement advanced difficulty competitive marching band show themed after the famous dystopian novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. 

The musical selections for this show are:
-Toxic by Britney Spears (arr. by 2WEI)
-New World Symphony by Dvorak
-Kid A By Radiohead
(sound design by Tim Mitchell)

To instantly see a score sample, please visit the show's official page; https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/brave-new-world

To Purchase: contact us at info@jeffchambersmusic.net

To see a complete catalogue of music please visit www.jeffchambersmusic.net

"Brave New World" - Marching Band Show

This is a college style pep band arrangement of "Can't Stop The Feeling" by Justin Timberlake.

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(This song was arranged with permission from the original publisher and will require a new license through Tresona or another third party company to purchase and perform)

Can't Stop The Feeling (Justin Timberlake) (For College Marching Bands and Pep Bands)

Longing

Coming Home

And So It Ends

A Place To Belong

Mad Max: Fury Road - "Brothers In Arms" Soundtrack Remake (originally composed by Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL)

Re-orchestrated by Tim

- Produced in Adobe Audition 2020
- Orchestrated in Finale v26
- Sample Libraries: Logic Pro X, EastWest ComposerCloud 
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Beyond attempting to replicate Holkenborg's orchestration, I wanted a look under the hood at how a major film composer completes the atmosphere of a film using music and sound design. While my recreation features a few creative liberties, capturing the adrenaline and thrill of the film, through Holkenborg's interpretation, was the main goal.

Mad Max: Fury Road - "Brothers In Arms" Soundtrack Remake

Coldplay's first major single turned 20 this month! I was working on an arrangement of this song, for a scholastic group, that unfortunately got delayed due to COVID-19. So I took the opportunity to reimagine the song through some alt-indie influences like Bon Iver, S. Carey, and Sufjan Stevens.

This is my first full project in Logic Pro X! I've been working in Adobe Audition the past five years and am excited to branch out into a more robust production software.

Yellow (Coldplay Cover)

Modern music for the marching arts.
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"Brave New World" - Marching Band Show

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