This sequence is based on the love-able whistle melody from Bobby McFerrin’s hit song, Don’t Worry Be Happy. Background This song was written for the romance film Cocktail, which starred Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue. It made history that year…
Mahler – Symphony 3 Sequence featuring Josh Johnson
This sequence is based on the opening horn call from Gustav Mahler’s 3rd Symphony. This sequence is brought to you by my friend and horn boss, Josh Johnson. Josh is an experienced orchestral pro who plays 4th horn in Des…
Beethoven – Leonore Overture No. 2 Sequence featuring Ryan Beach
This sequence is based on the offstage trumpet solo from Beethoven’s Leonore Overture #2. This week’s sequence is brought to you by my friend and trumpet virtuoso, Ryan Beach. In addition to playing Principal Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony, Ryan…
Saskia Apon – Sequence 1 Featuring Kyle Moore
This sequence is based on the theme of the first movement of Saskia Apon’s First Trombone Quartet. Big thanks to FluentFriend Kyle Moore for taking the reins this week. Apon Saskia Apon is a self taught composer born in the…
The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby Sequence featuring Cameron Randall
This sequence is based on the main melody from Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles. This week’s sequence is brought to you by Cameron Randall. Take it away Cameron….. Oberlin Experimental College Oberlin is generally held in high regard for many…
Buddy Baker – Haunted Mansion Sequence
This sequence is based on the spooky organ melody that begins the tour of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Background I was inspired to do this sequence by my friend Bruce Chrisp, who plays principal trombone in almost every Bay-Area regional orchestra.…
Shostakovich – Waltz #2 Sequence
This piece is based on the clever and winding melody from the Waltz #2 from Dimitri Shostakovich‘s Suite for Variety Orchestra. Fun facts In a fun bit of music trivia, this piece was long mislabeled as the “lost” Suite for…
Felix Mendelssohn – Wedding March Sequence
In April I celebrated the marriage of my friends Trevor and Nikki by sequencing Wagner’s Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin. Today I am celebrating another dear friend from college, John, as he weds his perfect match, Sherine. This sequence is based…
Nino Rota – Love Theme from The Godfather Sequence
This sequence is based on the iconic theme from the Godfather Trilogy, composed by Nino Rota. Greatest Movies of All Time IMDB – 1, USA today – 1, Hollywood Reporter – 1, Ranker – 1, Empire – 1, AFI –…
Respighi – Pines of Rome Sequence 1
Do you ever come across music that is very simple and easy looking but somehow turns out to be incredibly challenging? I do, and this sequence is based on one of those moments. The monk chorale in the second movement…