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ALL INSPIRE COMPOSITIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:

A. Theme PowerPoint Presentation

B. Complete set of Wind Parts and Full score

C. Complete set of Front Ensemble Parts and Percussion Score

D. MP3 recording of the full show

We do not offer marching percussion parts at this time, but will get you in touch with a percussion designer.

We do offer Contest Protection. For Regional Protection, we require your location and contest/festival circuit as well as your specific contest/festival schedule once you have it finalized. If you are attending national regionals and/or finals, we offer Contest Protection as long as we know your full contest schedule intentions up front. Obviously, we never want any band to participate in a contest or festival in which another band is performing the same music. We take this very seriously, and please help us ensure this does not happen by proving as much information about your competition schedule as possible. In a perfect world, every band’s contest schedule will not change. Realistically, if a band chooses to change the schedule without notifying us, we cannot anticipate this change. Again, your cooperation in this area is greatly needed and appreciated. Our combined commitment to the teachers, students, and parents is of the utmost importance. 

If you are purchasing an existing composition/arrangement, you have the performance rights for one competitive/festival season, which includes Contest Protection.

Any unauthorized use of all copyrighted productions is strictly prohibited, and those responsible will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Yes. We realize that you may want to utilize the music and develop your own concept. All we ask is that your show information includes a reference to the original work. For example, your band decides to purchase "The Blueprint" and titles it something else...if possible, please include your new title along with... "Based on 'The Blueprint' by Frank Sullivan"

Yes. We certainly understand that all bands have different needs. We encourage you to modify the orchestration to best fit your students. If you choose to modify the composition/arrangement to fit your show length choice, we trust that it will be done in a tasteful manner.

If you have a specific need to modify a Finale file, please contact us directly to discuss.

If you would like a modified version of an existing production, we may be available to provide this service. Please note that the cost of the modified production would be consistent with an original composition/arrangement.

Yes. We can send perusal scores via email. For protection purposes, the scores will be in excerpt format.

Contact us at 800-356-4381 or msc@msconcepts.com and we will get you a quote! We will send you all the information, and a contract for you to look at under no obligation.   

We post samples to all drill design on the website in a fast forward animation of the full show as well as partial samples that are in printable format. (subject to availability)

Yes, after we have received your contract and deposits, a copy of the drill concept will be shipped out to you at no additional cost. This will help you plan for any general effect ideas you may want to have incorporated, including props and staging considerations, color guard needs and other requests you may have.

This service customizes the msconcepts drill to your exact instrumentation. This option does not allow for any alterations (unless agreed upon up front) to the existing drill but only to the number of performers.

Yes, after we have received your contract and deposits a copy of the drill concept will be shipped out to you at no additional cost. This will help you plan for any general effect ideas you may want to have incorporated, including props and staging considerations, color guard needs and other requests you may have.

In most cases either our in-house drill design coordinator or the designer themselves can be available to discuss your situation after receipt of the contract  We request you complete section of the contract that pertains to the drill design and make all requests in writing with very clear expectations for the designer to work from. We will review the requests and contact you should we have need for further clarification. All new requests must be made less than 6 weeks before your delivery due date.

You can change your instrumentation numbers up until the drill has gone into production. Once the show has been started, there can be changes made, but will slow the production down and will more than likely change your delivery date. If it is a simple fix, that usually isn't a big deal. If you would like to schedule a re-write for an additional fee this can be done and we will get you into our schedule after that date (see contract for more details, or contact us...we'll be glad to help you in any way possible).

All of our designers work on a first-come, first-serve basis and fill up quite early. As we do not have a "deadline" for reservations.

If you are in need of a custom drill, please don't hesitate to contact us as we will make sure you are taken care of!

This depends on when you turn in your contract.  Generally we need a month to start turning around drill, and this all depends on when we receive the contract and your materials.  We generally do not write an entire show all at once. 

May 1st 

We complete shows in the order that we receive materials, and like to start on all shows no later than June 1st. 

Please contact us if your dates of delivery require special attention.  We realize that no two schools are the same!

Shows that must be qualified for, such as state championships, are not protected since there is no way to know ahead of time what schools will be able to attend.  If you have any questions about this, or would like to add additional protections at an additional fee, please contact msc@msconcepts.com or 800-356-4381 

We design the drill in such a way that most any band size can customize it with little difficulty. Performer order is always maintained to ensure that your sections do not become inter-mixed. We suggest that you try your best to divide your band into four equal sections to ensure the integrity of the drill. Instructions and tips for adapting the drill are included in the Definitions and Symbols page in your drill book.

For additional help, please contact us at the office...but don't forget that you can also sign up on our sister site www.pywareuniversity.com to go through the entire program and learn everything there is to know about it!

Yes, absolutely! You may also purchase separate movements from show to create your own production (and don't forget we offer drill if you choose to come up with your own show)!

Your purchase will include all scores and parts.

Yes! Starting in 2019, you will be required to contact us before February to get started on custom music.  If after february, it will be a case by case basis.  Please contact us to get started!  msc@msconcepts.com or call us: 800-356-4381

Music and drill are contest protected, on a first come-first serve basis, for each contest performance location you will be attending during the current marching season. This policy protects each band program purchasing this show or music exclusivity based on their performance schedule providing a one-of-a-kind show at each contest location regardless of state lines.

The band program that has the show and the contest locations locked in first, will be the sole decision maker to determine if another program can also compete at the same location. This will only be attempted at the request of the director who is trying to get a specific contest site cleared.

Yes, however, ALL changes must be cleared by our staff before attending the new contest location as well as having the updates in writing. This can be done by faxing in the updated paper work that is supplied to you in the contracts or contacting us at msc@msoncepts.com or calling us 800-356-4381.

No, all Center X shows and the music arrangements are protected per each contest site that your band will be performing during the course of the season. The contract expires at the end of November of each year with that being the end of the season. All extensions must be approved by Center X Productions.If you have any confusion about any shows that are in our catalog, please contact us to get clarification: msc@msconcepts.com or call us 800-356-4381

Yes, this will give your drill writer options and ideas for him/her to implement into the drill for visual effect.

All recordings are online and can be listened to by visiting the show.  If you would like to download the music, you can right click and save the file as to your computer!

Yes!  Please contact us, and we will get you taken care of! msc@msconcepts.com or 800-356-4381

Yes, they can be for the current season as well as be deferred until the next season’s budget. If you need any special arrangements, please let us know! msc@msconcepts.com or 800-356-4381

No, all deposits on shows must be to us before the product is shipped out, in either credit card or check format.

We are just like any other company with employees who have to be paid in a timely manner. Would you ask any other company such as Target or Walmart the same question? :-)

Absolutely!  

MSC shows all have choreography pre-designed.  However, there are many other shows on the site that have choreography that has been completed.  Please contact us to find out which shows are available, or how much it will be to have a custom show designed for you!  

Yes! Please contact us and we will get a quick quote/invoice out to you! msc@msconcepts.com or 800-356-4381

Band Media, INC

DBA: Marching Show Concepts and Center X Productions

1200 Old Mayfield RD

Suite 101

Paducah, KY 42003

800-356-4381

Our parent company, Band Media, Inc is owned by Drew Farmer. You can find our more about him here: www.drewfarmer.com or on the socials:

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If you would like to get in touch with Drew directly, please reach out to msc@msconcepts.com and request for the message to be forwarded to him.  He will reach out to you as quickly as possible. 

Yes! Please contact us and we will get a quick quote/invoice out to you! msc@msconcepts.com or 800-356-4381