MARCHING BAND MUSIC

This dynamic marching band production showcases innovative approaches to creativity, incorporating multiple layers of familiar melodies to captivate audiences.

music arranged and composed by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance) featuring: Pure Imagination, Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles, Fur Elise, and Symphony 5 by Beethoven (Premiered 2022)

Experience a unique marching band production that imagines a world where enhanced connections result in meaningful change. Embark on a musical voyage incorporating a unique take on accessible musical selections for your crowd!

music arranged and composed by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance) featuring: Taizo by Forq, Blinding Lights by the Weekend, I’ll Be There by the Jackson 5/Mariah Carey, Connection by One Republic (Premiered 2023)

Drawing inspiration from the imagery of the Sun, this marching band production intricately intertwines vibrant and uplifting musica that provides a sense of hope and exit from the darkness of the past. Prepare to be dazzled by radiant sounds filling the stadium!

music arranged and composed by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance) featuring: Here Come the Sun, Tomorrow from Annie, Also Sprach Zarathustra, I Can See Clearly Now (Premiered 2021)

Check out this aggressive marching band show production designed by John David Hazlett. TO THE LIGHTHOUSE takes the audience on a journey from lost to found on the competitive marching band stage. “Some days I’m the ocean. Some days I’m the ship. Tonight I’m the lighthouse: at the edge, alone, and burning.” Percussion by Jason Palmer.

music arranged and composed by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)
featuring: Niagara Falls by Michael Daugherty, Nearer My God To Thee, Original Music

Premiered 2019 McGavock HS Band – TN State Champions, Governor’s Cup, MTSU Contest of Champions Grand Champion

Check out this exciting marching band show production designed by John David Hazlett. OUT OF MANY, ONE is an exciting and breathtaking production for the competitive marching field. Using exciting and fresh source music, this production will appealto the audience and judges alike!

music arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)
featuring: Split Complimentaries, Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli

Premiered 2018 McGavock HS Band

all original music compositions by John David Hazlett

Premiered 2016 McGavock HS Band

Check out this exciting new marching band show production designed by John David Hazlett. TICK TOCK is an exciting and breathtaking production for the competitive marching field. Using all original music by John David Hazlett and Westminster’s Quarter (Big Ben) melodic source material, this production is aggressive, creative, and beautiful. Percussion by Jason Palmer.

original music compositions by John David Hazlett
Every Breath You Take by Sting

Premiered 2017 McGavock HS Band

Check out this exciting new marching band show production designed by John David Hazlett. EYE WILL BE WATCHING YOU is an exciting and breathtaking production for the competitive marching field. Using original music by John David Hazlett and Sting’s Every Breath You Take melodic source material, this production is agressive, creative and beautiful. A world of eyes come to life, watching every moment. Percussion by Jason Palmer.

music arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)

I. Pollock by Jeff Beal
II. Home by Phillip Phillips
III. Road Rage by John David Hazlett

Premiered 2015 McGavock HS Band

ON THE WAY… is an exciting and breathtaking production for the competitive marching field. Using musical imagery and strong visual identity, this production is fresh and cutting edge. Percussion by Jason Palmer.

music arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)

All Hail to the King – The Abyss by Alan Silvestri
Let the Royal Festival Begin – Let us Quest! by Steven Jablonsky
An Empire Adrift – Selections from Game of Thrones by Ramin Djawadi
Arise from the Ashes – Selections from Game of Thrones by Ramin Djawadi

Premiered 2014 McGavock HS Band

Check out this exciting new marching band show production designed and arranged by John David Hazlett. OVERTHRONE… is an exciting and breathtaking production for the competitive marching field. Using heroic musical imagery and powerful visual identity, this production is aggressive and sharp. Percussion by Jason Palmer.

music arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)

SUNLIGHT – Morning Mood by Edvard Grieg
LIGHTSPEED – Kingfishers Catch Fire by John Mackey
STARLIGHT – Contact by Alan Silvestri
LIGHTNING – Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven

Premiered 2013 McGavock HS Band

Check out this exciting new marching band show production designed and arranged by John David Hazlett. LIGHTSHOW is an all encompassing production for the competitive marching field. Broad ranges of colors and emotions fill this production with excitement and intrigue through a musical soundscape inspired by shining lights. Percussion by Jason Palmer.

music arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)

percussion by Jason Palmer

including the music of Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newman, John David Hazlett

Premiered 2010 Mt. Juliet HS Band

This marching band show production raises the hairs on the listener’s arms as spiders make their way onto the marching field. The Spider makes its appearance in the corner of the room; moving quickly, yet sometimes slowly. Next, the spider is seen up close; bulging black beady eyes and all. The spider has found an appropriate spot to begin spinning her web, very slowly at first. The spider takes great care and pride in spinning the web. The task is a monotonous one, labored, and toiled but finally, the web is complete. It is an impressive and beautiful creation, but also killing machine. Next, we realize the spider is a bit clumsy and falls halfway down towards the ground, yet the spider makes it back up quite easily and quickly. Finally, the spider eyes its prey. The music builds and the spider and its prey begin a dance of death.

music arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)

I. VOYAGE
II. SUPERNOVA
III. QUASAR
IV. BLACKHOLE

Original marching band show production by John David Hazlett. Star Stages is an exciting and breathtaking production for the competitive marching field. Using musical imagery including Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, When You Wish Upon a Star.

music arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)

Pre Show: Mystery of the Code (The Sixth Sense by James Newton Howard)

I. SETTING THE CODE
II. SEARCH FOR THE CODE
III. BEAUTY OF THE CODE
IV. BREAKING THE CODE

Marching Band show production by John David Hazlett. The Code is an exciting and breathtaking production for the competitive marching field. Using musical imagery and strong visual identity possibilities, this production is cutting edge and aggressive.

RHAPSODY/NIMROD by Rachmaninov/Elgar

18th Variation from Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini by Rachmaninov with Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Elgar

arranged by John David Hazlett (requires copyright clearance)

Premiered 2008 McGavock HS Band