Themes of Television and the Silver Screen

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MP3 Title Composed (Arranged)
The Flintstones Meet The Jetsons  (Themes from the first two prime time animated TV families.)    (Robert Wendel)
A Hollywood Salute  (A medley of 16 famous movie themes. A name that tune contest?) (Robert Wendel)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show  (A medley drawn from the famous midnight horror musical film.) (Robert Wendel)
Theme from New York, New York   (The theme from the hit Martin Scorsese movie, "New York, New York.") (Robert Wendel)
When TV Was Young  (5 TV themes from the 1950's.) (Robert Wendel)

Detailed listings

THE FLINTSTONES MEET THE JETSONS

by Hoyt Curtin, arranged by Robert Wendel
Description Two of television most famous cartoon families meet face-to-face in a virtuoso medley guaranteed to delight adults and children alike.
Instrumentation:2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings
Duration:3:45
Rental Fee:$200/+$100/+$50 - ($1st perf/+$2nd perf/+$3rd perf or more each).

A HOLLYWOOD SALUTE

arranged by Robert Wendel
 
Description The 20th Century Fox Fanfare and Hooray For Hollywood plus snatches from 15 famous movie themes. A possible "Name That Tune" contest as well!
Instrumentation:2+picc/2/2+opt B Cl/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings
Duration:3:10
Rental Fee:$260/+$130/+$65 - ($1st perf/+$2nd perf/+$3rd perf or more each).

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Medley)

arranged by Robert Wendel
Description: A midnight showing cult-classic film for over 45 years now, revived on Broadway in 2000, featured in the TV show "Glee" in 2010, and touring nearly constantly around the world, and available for symphony orchestra at last! Reach out to your younger audiences with this Rock-oriented show score. Songs include: Science Fiction Double Feature, Damn It Janet, Over At The Frankenstein Place, Hot Patootie Bless My Soul, and of course, LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!
Instrumentation:2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap set, Mark Tree, Xylophone, Glock, Chimes, Tam-Tam and Bass Drum, opt Piano, and Strings
Duration:5:45
Rental Fee:$240/+$120/+$60 - ($1st perf/+$2nd perf/+$3rd perf or more each).
Notes:A student orchestra string set with Vln 1, Vln, 2, Violin 3/Viola, Cello and Bass parts available on request.

THEME FROM NEW YORK, NEW YORK

arranged by Robert Wendel
Description Here is the theme song from the Martin Scorsese film New York, New York, composed by John Kander, with lyrics by Fred Ebb. Perfect for a Hollywood Music concert or any big band tribute concert it can also be used as a great tribute to Frank Sinatra!
Instrumentation:2+picc/2/2+opt B Cl/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings
Duration:3:45
Rental Fee:$200/+$100/+$50 - ($1st perf/+$2nd perf/+$3rd perf or more each).

WHEN TV WAS YOUNG

arranged by Robert Wendel
Description Return to the days when TV was in black-and-white and screens were small. Includes the themes from Dragnet, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Honeymooners, The Lone Ranger, I Love Lucy, and the "N-B-C" signature!
Instrumentation:2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings
Duration:4:40 [ASCAP]
Rental Fee:$240/+$120/+$60 - ($1st perf/+$2nd perf/+$3rd perf or more each).

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