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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Welcome to the Jungle

Medium Easy

This show combines iconic pop and rock songs in a…

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The Matador

Medium

Includes various spanish and latin themes including, Malguena and Symphonic…

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Exile

Medium Easy

Featuring the music of Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) in various…

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Sun, Surf, and Serenades

Medium Advanced

"Sun, Surf, and Serenades" captures the essence of a relaxed…

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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

Katy Wilson-FieldsWest Hall High School GA

Chris Creswell is the best drill writer and arranger that I have worked with. Whether it is a custom show or a package show from his website, he has the incredible ability to appeal to both the “football crowd” and preserve the competitive and artistic aspects of the show. My ensemble is a smaller group and his writing makes us sound larger than we are and features the best parts of the band. Chris is a true professional and a great guy to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

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.