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'Life Goes On'...the appropriate theme from an important TV drama, in an easy-play version. A Beatles classic with a memorable hook and a great message.

A new movie featuring the timeless Felix and Oscar characters recalls Neal Hefti's catchy theme. Johnnie uses muted trumpets, flutes, and snare drum brushes to capture that memorable, unique sound.

This distinctive-sounding arrangement is an elegant symphonic tribute to this beautiful and haunting traditional melody.

The Odyssey was written by Homer about 2700 years ago and tells of the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his harrowing return trip home after fighting the Trojan Wars. This work is suggestive of his dramatic encounter with the sirens, famous for luring sailors to their death with their beguiling wind-like song. In this descriptive piece you can hear the wind-song becoming evermore insistent, the rocking of the ship, Odysseus' screams, and finally the sirens plunging to their death as they fail in their attempt to lure Odysseus.

John Wasson has penned a marvelous new overture that uses a mixture of tempos and styles to create a variety of moods. The opening section features an expressive flowing melody with contemporary harmonies. This is contrasted with a fast section characterized by a rhythmic pulse and active percussion writing. This piece is carefully paced throughout, providing a very effective and appealing addition to your contest and festival repertoire.