Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on “The Old Ship Of Zion” which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody anappealing setting with plenty of variety and musicality. The slow middle section is a rhapsodic treatment of the main melody while the two fast segments offer appealing and upbeat settings sure to be enjoyed by all. Skillfullyscored to sound full with inexperienced players. Dur: 3:30

Composed by John Powell the exciting and emotionally powerful music from the DreamWorks film How to Train Your Dragon has taken on a life of its own. Here is an adaptation for younger bands by Johnnie Vinson that includesthe tender lyricism as well as dramatic heroic moments of the original.

The poignant and powerful theme from this inspiring film has been skillfully arranged for band by Johnnie Vinson. A great chance for your band to play outstanding symphonic film music.

Par VINSON JOHNNIE (Arr.). Now even young players can join the sea shanty fun with this easy arrangement. There is plenty of variety mixed in and even a melody spot for the low brass! / Date parution : 2022-04-01/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

(based on Bad Romance)-In a recent YouTube moment that went viral Giovanni Dettori created a convincingly traditional Baroque fugue based on the opening strains of Lady Gaga's hit “Bad Romance.” Johnnie Vinson has done a marvelous job ofadapting this setting for concert band providing a terrific opportunity to teach an important musical form and have some fun at the same time.

This original march is evocative of this city's rich and exciting history of intrigue revolution and mystery. Musically grand and powerful.Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion) these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass or woodwinds – even strings.

During his brief lifetime, Sidney Lanier (1842-1881) was at one time or another a soldier, musician, teacher, lawyer, and a college professor. He is perhaps best remembered as a poet and for the middle school in Fairfax, Virginia which bears his name. Inspired by a favorite Lanier quote (Music is love in search of a word), Johnnie Vinson has fashioned a musical theme which captures the essence of this sentiment. With a bit of early American flavor, this main theme progresses through a series of contrasting variations, culminating in a grand and heroic closing statement. Dur: 4:50

Par SWIFT TAYLOR / ANTONOFF JACK (Arr.). From Taylor Swift's album, Midnights, lead single Anti-Hero is already breaking records for sales and streaming on it's way to the top of the charts. Featuring catchy rhythms and a memorable melody, Johnnie Vinson expertly captures the flavor of the original in this setting for young players. / Date parution : 2023-03-11/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

from Gianni Schicchi (Oh My Dear Papa)-From the Puccini opera Gianni Schicchi this is one of the most beautiful and recognizable melodies in all of classical music. Providing a marvelous opportunity for lyric style playing Johnnie Vinson's authentic-soundingadaptation for young players will be enjoyed at concerts and festivals alike. Dur: 2:00

The main theme from this smash hit movie is a wonderful musical treat from the master composer John Williams. A simple melody spun through a myriad of harmonic and texture changes works exetremely well with this Johnnie Vinson arrangement.

A Scottish Legend-In Celtic folklore a selkie is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second year players the first movement in a lyric and melancholy style portrays the selkie as a baby seal. The second movement depicts a young boy on land and employs a number of characteristics of traditional Scottish folk tunes. This marvelous work provides opportunities for musical and cross-curricular exploration. Dur: 3:50

Here's the haunting main theme from the Tim Burton movie Alice in Wonderland. Even in this arrangement for younger bands Johnnie Vinson captures the magic of the original.

Here's the haunting main theme from the Tim Burton movie Alice in Wonderland. Even in this arrangement for younger bands Johnnie Vinson captures the magic of the original.