What a wonderful song to work with.
You can find this arrangement at...
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I Still Call Australia Home- Brass Quintet

Incorporating fragments of the iconic Big Ben Theme, known as the Westminster Quarters, John David Hazlett’s dynamic and captivating TICK TOCK Fanfare for brass choir and percussion depicts the relentless pursuit to outpace Father Time. Pulsing rhythms and bold brass flourishes echo the ever-marching clock, driving the music forward with thrilling urgency. The fanfare grows in intensity as the ticking motif accelerates, creating a dramatic clash between inevitability and determination. Brilliant sonorities, propulsive percussion, and a triumphant finale make this a powerful opener that instantly commands the listener’s attention.

TICK TOCK Fanfare by John David Hazlett (Concert Band)

Inspired by the vast and majestic essence of flight’s inaugural moments, “Wingspan: To Sound the Vast Expanse” by John David Hazlett for Brass Choir/Percussion intertwines powerful fanfares with sweeping lyrical passages, harnessing the exhilarating energy of takeoff.  Grace, beauty, and the potential of sustained flight take center stage while the echoes of mechanical precision harmonize with the elegance of nature. “Wingspan” embarks on a journey through the skies, where every note resonates with the thrill of adventure and the promise of discovery!

WINGSPAN: TO SOUND THE VAST EXPANSE by John David Hazlett (Brass Choir/Percussion)

A Place of Refuge

A festive nightmare in deep space. 
This instrumental score fuses icy celeste, warped choral FX, and dissonant brass into a massive 3D orchestral assault. 
With sleigh bells and col legno strikes echoing through the void, it’s Aliens reimagined as a dark holiday hallucination

Aliens

An explosive Christmas score for the ultimate action classic. 
Orchestral fanfares, glitch FX, and industrial hits collide in a relentless, high-impact retelling of Die Hard

Die Hard

Futuristic orchestral electronics fusing fragmented classical instruments with hyper-detailed glitch, algorithmic modulations, and immersive 3D space. 
Designed for maximum impact through technical brilliance and unexpected textures.

Future Classical

It's still a demo that needs some tweaking, but I wanted to share it before 2026 :D

Spotlights rise.
Twelve glitter doors swing open.
The orchestra swells with gossip, glitter, and disaster.
Welcome to the year Broadway itself couldn’t script.

[ACT I GLITTER IN THE SNOW]

[Scene January]
January!
Three celebrity divorces before the 5th boom!
A rapper’s trial streams like prime time TV.
K pop teasers crash apps;
A megastar soft launches her “mystery man.”
Tabloids ignite, dancers spin in paparazzi strobe light.

Oh January, you walk onstage already on fire.

[Scene February]
February!
Super Bowl show explodes, screens melt from coast to coast.
A diva announces her world tour mid high note.
A leaked album drops on Telegram at dawn.
A BAFTA gown becomes the internet’s new religion.

Fame is a bargain bin jewel…
But screenshots last forever.

[Scene March]
March!
AI fakes a superstar duet, half the world falls for it.
At the Awards, the wrong winner named,
Gasps, boos, chair scoots, total Broadway chaos.
A K drama couple confirms dating, servers combust.

March, you shine like a spotlight…
And stab like a prop knife.

[ACT II THE SEASON OF MELTDOWNS]

[Scene April]
April!
Coachella brings fainting divas, surprise reunions,
And an influencer kicked out for illegal drone shots.
A billionaire launches skincare, instantly accused of copying.

Cancelled tours, surprise drops,
Yet we keep buying tickets.

[Scene May]
May!
Met Gala steps: couture, claws, and cold smiles.
Eurovision detonates in political subtweets.
A boyband “hiatus” breaks half the planet’s heart.

Every like, a prayer
Whispered to the algorithm.

[Scene June]
June!
A breakup posted, deleted, reposted, captured forever.
A DJ arrested mid festival, crowd keeps dancing.
A mega influencer wedding spawns a documentary trilogy.

Fire in the DMs,
Fire in the comments,
June dances on the ruins.

[Scene July]
July!
A blockbuster flops so hard the studio vanishes tweets.
A rapper drops three diss tracks before sunrise.
A luxury brand CEO cries on livestream, donations disabled.

Rumors rise like floodwater…
And drown apologies.

[ACT III JUDGMENT AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS]

[Scene August]
August!
VMAs: mic snatch, wardrobe failure, backstage brawl, all trending.
An AI idol debuts and outsells real humans.
A Netflix doc destroys two celebrity careers overnight.

Metal minds write perfect songs;
Humans write perfect scandals.

[Scene September]
September!
Venice Film Festival, ovations, walkouts, chaos in couture.
A pop memoir leaks early, lawyers sprint through stage left.
A supermodel falls on the runway, trends for days.

Verdicts fall on albums, outfits,
And entire lives.

[Scene October]
October!
A royal family meltdown dominates global feeds.
A midnight diss track tags half the industry.
A billionaire’s yacht party becomes PR hell.
A hurricane cancels festivals; influencers film “sad aesthetic” content.

Storms erase cities…
But never headlines.

[Scene November]
November!
Award season snubs ignite online riots.
A K pop contract war becomes global news.
Black Friday erases three celebrity brands.
A pregnancy reveal mid concert breaks the internet.

We chase applause
Even while burning every bridge.

[Scene December]
December!
Year end lists spark fandom civil wars.
A holiday duet climbs to No. 1.
Three feuding celebs publicly reconcile, tears, lights, clicks.
And the final scandal drops at 23:58.

Year of stans, streams, beefs, leaks, comebacks, collapses, resurrections.
Phones glow like candles in a cathedral of drama.
At midnight we close your feed,
Only to swipe again.
Hello next year…
May you be worse.

2025 Recap : the Avant Garde Broadway Musical

A two-movement work (I. Summoning and II. Dance) for an advanced brass quintet which explores the diminished scale in two contrasting moods. The first movement is haunting and mysterious and builds tension toward the frenetic second movement. The ranges are moderately advanced and the whole ensemble is showcased in this piece which harkens to the exciting rhythmic ethnic music of eastern Europe of a different time.

Ritual for Brass Quintet

Written for the GMEA All-State Horns of 2021. The ensemble was comprised of both middle school and high school horn players from across Georgia. It was commissioned by Achim Reus a former orchestral horn player from Germany and the private teacher to over 40 horn players across the north Georgia area. Written in 6/8 to harken to the iconic horn calls of the past but using contemporary harmonies. An exciting piece to open a chamber recital. 

The Chase Horn Fanfare

The entire sound is in my hands. I write cyber poetry, produce, and compose every track ready for Immersive 3D. Every beat is crafted for spatial and next-gen headphones.
Intimate lyrics, total immersion, every track.

For 30 years I kept unfinished demos to myself, never letting them out. Now I finish what I start and release it the moment it’s alive.

I use every tool available, human or machine, as an instrument.
Technology doesn’t replace creativity. It expands it.

Groundbreaking compositions and arrangements for marching band, concert band ensembles, and chamber groups by acclaimed composer John David Hazlett. Performed by exceptional high school, collegiate, and professional musicians worldwide, Hazlett’s music pushes boundaries, ignites passion, and transforms performances into unforgettable experiences. Delivering bold innovation and timeless artistry through music that inspires and endures!

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