John Wasson

The dramatic and powerful themes of Hans Zimmer helped define the action in this Academy Award-winning movie blockbuster. Skillfully adapted for the marching field by John Wasson and Will Rapp, here i...

The dramatic and powerful themes of Hans Zimmer helped define the action in this Academy Award-winning movie blockbuster. Skillfully adapted for the marching field by John Wasson and Will Rapp, here i...

The dramatic and powerful themes of Hans Zimmer helped define the action in this Academy Award-winning movie blockbuster. Skillfully adapted for the marching field by John Wasson and Will Rapp, here i...

Back in the late 1960s, Sly and the Family Stone were breaking new ground combining funk, rock and soul. Driven by catchy melodies, rhythmic grooves, plus blazing brass, they helped define an era. Thi...

Opening with the distinctive haunting melody, here is the beautiful introductory music to the hit film Breaking Dawn - Part 2. This very effective arrangement builds quickly to a dramatic peak and pow...

Originally from Disney's The Jungle Book, this hot Latin version from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's latest CD shows they can do more than just swing.

The Moody Blues put themselves on the map with this classic rock ballad. Beautifully written here to feature a trumpet solo at the start followed by a dramatic building segment. The woodwinds have a b...

This enduring rock anthem from the group Styx works extremely well as a production/closer. The lyrical trumpet solo in the slow introduction is a nice mood change before launching into the fast double...

John has skillfully used a variety of styles and tempos in creating this very effective opener/production number. The opening section is fast and furious before switching to a medium swing groove. The...

One of the highlights from the movie is this distinctive and moderately paced dance feature. Woodwinds and horns get a chance to shine on this one!

This effective production number is written in a medium tempo swing style. The melody is skillfully traded around to various sections, and the feel alternates between a 2-beat feel and solid swing.

With a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek show biz razzle dazzle, this energetic closer starts out with a 2-beat feel, then follows with a full ensemble shout chorus and dynamic ending.

From an Off-Brodway hit to a popular to movie to one of the most performed musicals in every level of theatre in the world, this arrangement brings the catchy, rocking, and unforgettable opening numbe...

Originally created for full orchestra, this version for advanced level bands, and recorded by the acclaimed Dallas Wind Symphony conducted by Jerry Junkin, is a magnificent and powerful setting for th...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

Here's a delightful collage to kick off a holiday concert. John Wasson has combined five fabulous standards into a medley that will make your band sound like the Boston Pops.

What a clever idea! Take several holiday favorites and mix them with the hottest musical style going today. The result is a fabulous medley including A Holly Jolly Christmas, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Rei...

A Christmas Rose' ist eine Bearbeitung von 'Es ist ein Ros entsprungen', dem Deutschen Weihnachtslied von Michael Praetorius, das ursprünglich 1599 geschrieben wurde. Dieses dramatische Arrangement gi...