Award Winning Marching Band Shows

Specializing in custom music and drill design for all levels of marching band. Shows that engage students and excite audiences from Friday night to the judges box.

Welcome to Chris Creswell Music and Design

Custom music and visual design for marching band. 

Whether having a custom show design or choosing from one of over a hundred shows in the catalog, we put the director in the drivers seat to make sure we meet the educational goals of your program. From high competitive programs to festival only groups we take great care to create shows that are relevant to your students while also incorporating strong pacing and musical sophistication.

Latest Shows for 2025

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Ignite

Medium Advanced

Bring all the fire of Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite", Tchaikovsky's "1812…

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Wanna Dance

Medium Easy

Three distinct grooves come together for a production that will…

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Caged

Medium

Bring out the animal in your students and audience with…

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Touch the Sky

Medium

Uplift your spirits with this production that explores everything about…

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Custom Arrangements

Finding show music that fits your ensemble’s needs can often be a tedious and tiring process yielding unsatisfying results. In an effort to cater to the lowest common denominator, published arrangements are generic to the point that they fail to provide the detail and thought needed to create a effective and memorable performance. Let me help you fight that battle.

Visual Design

Drill that is musical, effective, and attainable is what I strive to put into each one of my visual designs. With over 14 years of experience writing drill I can offer the expertise to insure that your design is well staged, teachable and matches the abilities of your performers. You bring the ideas and together we will make it happen! 

Reviews from Band Directors around the United States

Ryan DukesHabersham Central High School, GA

I have been using cc music design for over 10 years. Chris provides drill design that is intuitive and extremely teachable. The extreme attention to detail along with the requirements we request is second to none. We have also used many of his custom arrangements. These are extremely playable and are very relatable to both audience and adjudicators alike. In my humble opinion, there is no one better in the business.

Craig CantrellCherokee Bluff High School, GA

I have worked with Chris over the past 10 years with two different schools of varying sizes and abilities. He is absolutely everything that you want in a professional music arranger and drill designer. He is on time and trustworthy. His work ethic is amazing and the results are outstanding. Chris always takes time to listen to your needs and makes them happen. He is creative and a master at designing creative shows that work well for students. He has perfected the level of challenge necessary to keep our students working hard while also allowing them to be successful.

William KilgoreJackson County High School, GA

The success we have had begins at the design stage. Chris builds our musical presentation to our band’s strengths. His drill design and staging helps convey the show concept. Without fail, year after year, Chris Creswell delivers a vehicle that speaks to our audiences musically and visually.