Frequently Asked Questions

Do you know any choreographers?

MBMD is primarily based on the West side of Michigan, but does have access to experienced writers throughout the country. There is often the ability to videotape choreography (which is recommended even if you bring that person in). It often works out well to coordinate with a neighboring band program to bring someone in and split travel costs.

Are percussion parts available?

Most wind arrangements will include a sketch of main melodic percussion ideas. Full custom pit and/or battery parts can also be written. MBMD coordinates packages with very talented percussion writers. They have music degrees and plenty of experience writing at all levels, and are also well-rounded percussionists, each able to write the entire percussion book for maximum coordination.

Would you be able to arrange only one or two movements of a show?

Yes. Music pricing is based on show length, competitive level, whether published scores are available versus "lifting" for a recording, adaptability of concept music to the marching medium, and school budget.

E-mail Tom at tom@musicanddrill.com or call him at (616) 633-8206 to discuss pricing.

Can I get Music Notation Files?

Yes. We can upload Finale 2014® notation files, or .xml files that will translate (not with complete accuracy) to Sibelius® or earlier versions of Finale®.

What do I do about copyright?

Start on it now! Your marching circuit should have information. The best resource is Tresóna Licensing Exchange (they will do all the work for you). You can submit any and all requests, or MBMD can submit them for you if you would like!

Drill pricing is based on number of sets and personnel, competitive level, and school budget. Please call or email to discuss pricing.

E-mail Tom at tom@musicanddrill.com or call him at (616) 633-8206 to discuss pricing.

Music pricing is based on show length, competitive level, whether published scores are available versus “lifting” for a recording, adaptability of concept music to the marching medium, and school budget.

E-mail Tom at tom@musicanddrill.com or call him at (616) 633-8206 to discuss pricing.

Can you rewrite a previously written drill for different instrumentation?

Yes. Drill can be changed to fit your exact instrumentation from a show you may have done in the past, or based on a stock show with generic sections or instrumentation. We find this often results in fixing design flaws also. This could also be your current show with drastic personnel number changes since it was written.

We can also do partial shows (if you change your closer, for instance), moving to a "Homecoming" set, or entire pregame productions.

E-mail Tom at tom@musicanddrill.com or call him at (616) 633-8206 to discuss pricing.