A hallmark of this American TV series is each episode's opening scene, in which Briggs or Phelps receives his instructions from a faceless voice, delivered on a recording which then self-destructs; this is immediately followed by the theme music, composed by Lalo Schifrin. This music is presented here in an exciting arrangement for trombone quartet with optional drum kit; it works as a great opener to a concert.

Ryan Diefenderfer's clever arrangement of the Traditional Christmas carol God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen for Trombone Quartet begins as a Bass Trombone feature ballad with accompanying jazz chords. Then it ramps up to a jazz waltz giving all parts a good workout.

This almost 4-minute work is appropriate for advanced performers.

The digital sound track is a rough guide to who this arrangement sounds  

Originally written for the 1996 European Championships, this song has become a true British anthem. This arrangement is easy enough to sight read by a competent group and will always get the crowd singing along!