2026 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)

Music
Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli
The Ascent From Darkness by Rossano Galante
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
Original Music by Zach Ohara
Arranged by Zach Ohara
Sound Design by Taylor Heath

Climb aboard our high-speed journey through a world where motion connects us all. All Aboard begins by framing speed as a defining force of modern life. It is something that drives us, motivates us, and keeps us racing ahead. But the moment we step onto the train platform, we become part of a shared experience far bigger than any individual.

As the train launches forward, the production bursts into energy and color, capturing the thrill, chaos, and character of travel. Each passenger becomes a story, each moment a fleeting intersection of lives. The opener celebrates a lively mix of people from every background moving together, even if only for a short stretch of track. The show then slows its pace, revealing the quieter side of the journey. Surrounded by strangers, we’re reminded that everyone carries hopes, struggles, and destinations of their own. A reflective ballad opens a window into these inner worlds, offering warmth, beauty, and a sense of connection as the train continues onward. The final act returns to momentum in the form of an exhilarating surge of rhythm and forward drive. Even as the passengers diverge toward their own futures, the show's closer emphasizes that the journey is never truly solitary.

All Aboard concludes on an uplifting note, celebrating shared paths, unexpected connections, and the ongoing search for where we’re meant to be.

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

All Aboard - Marching Band Show

Music
The Ecstacy of Gold by Ennio Morricone
Symphony No. 8 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Never Enough by Loren Allred
I Want It All by Queen
Arranged by Tim Mitchell and Zach Ohara
Front Ensemble by Luke DeDominces
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell

All Mine tells a dramatic parable of ambition, greed, and the cost of obsession, set against the evocative backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The show follows a journey that begins with the shimmering promise of discovery: the thrill, hope, and fevered excitement of striking it rich. As the pursuit intensifies, that promise twists into a relentless chase, where competition, tension, and desperation grow in equal measure.

In the heart of the story lies the seduction of "more:" the belief that one final claim, one final strike, will finally satisfy. But the deeper the characters dig, the more consuming the desire becomes, revealing how easily fortune can turn into fixation.

The production ultimately builds to a bold, high-energy conclusion where ambition reaches its breaking point. This show invites performers and audiences alike to ask: When does the pursuit of greatness become the loss of ourselves? It’s a powerful aesthetic journey of discovery, downfall, and the intoxicating illusion of "enough."

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

All Mine - Marching Band Show

Music
Merry-Go-Round of Life by Joe Hisaishi
Rippling Watercolors by Brian Balmages
What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell

Life begins quietly, often in the most unexpected places. Bloom celebrates the journey of growth, transformation, and the simple wonders that surround us every day. From the first fragile sprout breaking through the soil, to the unfolding of vibrant petals in the sunlight, the show captures the beauty and resilience of life in all its forms.

Set to a tapestry of music, from the whimsical charm of "Merry-Go-Round of Life" to the graceful elegance of "Waltz of the Flowers", and the flowing serenity of "Rippling Watercolors", Bloom guides the audience through the stages of life as reflected in nature. As the music swells and colors flourish, moments of introspection give way to celebration, culminating in the joy of connection and gratitude. The familiar strains of "What a Wonderful World" remind us to pause, notice, and cherish the beauty that surrounds us, even in the smallest gestures of life.

Bloom is a journey of discovery, a meditation on the quiet moments that inspire wonder, and a celebration of the joy that grows when we choose to see the world with open hearts. Like wildflowers emerging in unexpected places, happiness can take root anywhere and flourish.

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

Bloom - Marching Band Show

Music
My Body is a Cage by Peter Gabriel
Symphony No. 10 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Break Free by Ariana Grande
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell

Caged is a powerful emotional narrative about the ways we become trapped. We become trapped by circumstance, expectation, fear, or even by our own thoughts and it takes an enormous amount of  courage to break free. The production moves from introspection to upheaval to liberation, presenting a journey audiences can feel as much as see.

The show opens in a restrained, internal world, where the performers inhabit a sense of confinement and stillness. As the production unfolds, that world begins to crack open. Energy surges, pressure builds, and the ensemble pushes against invisible walls challenging the forces that limit and define us. In the final act, the show erupts into a triumphant celebration of release. Barriers collapse, movement expands, and the performers claim a powerful sense of freedom and self-determination.

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

Caged - Marching Band Show

Music
This Land by Hans Zimmer
Eruption by Van Halen
Requiem: Dies Irae by W.A. Mozart
Stampede by Hans Zimmer
Skyfall by Adele 
Arranged by Tim Mitchell and Jeff Chambers
Front Ensemble by Luke DeDominces
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell

Vesuvius immerses audiences in the grandeur and tragedy of Pompeii, capturing a city alive with culture, commerce, and human spirit on the brink of catastrophe. From the bustling marketplaces to the quiet moments of reflection, the show evokes the vibrancy of Roman life as witnessed through the eyes of Pliny the Younger.

As tension builds, the audience feels the ominous presence of Mount Vesuvius looming over the city. Explosive eruptions of sound mirror the catastrophic eruption, with ash, fire, and chaos consuming the streets and homes. The music swells with intensity, conveying both awe and terror, as the city’s final moments are immortalized in time.

In the aftermath, silence and stillness evoke centuries of loss, remembrance, and the enduring mystery of Pompeii. Preserved beneath layers of ash, the city and its people remain frozen in history, their stories echoing through music and imagery.

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

Vesuvius - Marching Band Show

Music
This Bitter Earth / On The Nature of Daylight by Max Richter and Dinah Washington
The Last Time by The Rolling Stones
Golden Hour by JVKE
Arranged by Tim Mitchell
Front Ensemble by Luke DeDominces
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell

When Life Gives You Lemons explores the transformative power of resilience, hope, and creativity in the face of life’s challenges. From the first moments, the show acknowledges the bitter realities we all encounter: loss, disappointment, and hardship. Yet, it doesn’t dwell in sorrow; it illuminates the possibility of growth that lies hidden within adversity.

Through sweeping musical landscapes that move from reflective melancholy to uplifting warmth, the show takes the audience on a journey of transformation. Each moment of struggle is met with determination, turning setbacks into lessons, sour moments into sources of strength, and pain into purpose. As the music builds, a story of empowerment emerges: the act of taking what life gives you and turning it into something meaningful, joyful, and uniquely yours. By the end of the show, the journey reaches a sweet realization; every challenge faced contributes to the richness of the story we tell.

To instantly see a score sample, please visit the show's official page: https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/when-life-gives-you-lemons

When Life Gives You Lemons - 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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Vesuvius - Marching Band Show

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