The Marching Warehouse

Order Hotline: 219-384-0049

Frequently Asked Questions

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TMW Shows

Key Poulan Music

John Meehan Music

Custom Apparel

Flag Design

Custom Costume Design

 

TMW Shows

What does TMW Offer?

The Marching Warehouse offers a wide range of services including Music, Custom Drill Design, Flags, Custom Costumes and apparel for your group and boosters.

What is a Pre-packaged show?

A Pre-packaged show is a show that has been assembled by The Marching Warehouse. These shows could have been previously written by one of out drill designers or a popular show we’ve seen performed.

How Quickly will I receive the Music?

Music delivery depends on the payment. Once a School PO has been submitted we will ship the music to you. If you are paying by a booster account, we will ship the music upon payment.

When will I receive the Custom Drill?

The Marching Warehouse is proud to be able to deliver your drill on your schedule. We will set up the deliver schedule when you order your drill. This will ensure that your drill we be there before you need it!

What payment Options are available?

The Marching Warehouse accepts School Po’s, Booster Checks, and Personal Credit Cards for payment. Some of our services are billed at 50% upfront/50% delivery. Other items are billed at net 30 days. Finance charges will be charged for any late payments.
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Key Poulan Music

How do I secure a Key Poulan Show?

You must submit an approved PO from the school or make a payment in full when you order. All music balances are due within 30 days after receipt of music. Failure to meet these terms will result in the delay of your Drill Order.

How do I know that no one else will be using the same music at the shows we attend?

As part of the Music Rental Agreement, the director will provide The Marching Warehouse with a complete contest schedule for the upcoming MB season. We will use this to check against any other schools that have purchased the show.

How fast can we get the music?

There is a Music Rental Agreement that we have each director sign before music will be shipped.  Once that has been signed, the music will be shipped within a few days.

What rights are granted in the use of the Key Poulan Catalog?

There is a limited time of use (1 marching band season).  If you would like to re-use a show, a new agreement is needed.

Is there Regional Protection for the Show?

We provide exclusivity for show music so the same work isn’t performed at the same contest.  We track this very diligently.

What is the Difference between Full, Reduced, and Simplified Shows?

All three versions are designed to overlap with each other, many directors purchase ALL 3 and pick the parts out they need from each version.  For example, if your trombone/baritone section is smaller, you can use the Reduced Instrumentation® for the Trombone/Baritone (2 parts vs. 3 in the Full Instrumentation®).  You may need the 3 Clarinet parts from the Full Instrumentation® version and you might have young players in your trumpet section so they can play the parts from the Simplified Version®.  The music is designed so that you can pick the parts out of each version that work best for your band and build exactly the instrumentation that you need!

Larger band programs frequently utilize the Simplified Version® for their 2nd and 3rd bands.  These parts also work as an overlay to both the Full Instrumentation® and Reduced Instrumentation® versions of our music.  The technique and range have been edited for less experienced players.  The Simplified Version® also stands on its own so the options are limitless.

What is the Instrumentation in the Full version?

  • Piccolo
  • Flute 1-2
  • Clarinet 1-2-3
  • Bass Clarinet (Optional)
  • Alto Saxophone 1-2
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Baritone Saxophone (Optional)
  • Trumpet 1-2-3
  • French Horn 1-2  (Bb French Horn parts are also included)
  • Trombone/Baritone 1-2-3  (Bb Treble Clef Baritone parts are also included)
  • Tuba

What is the Instrumentation for the Reduced and Simplified versions?

The instrumentation is reduced and  re-orchestrated as follows…

  • 2 Flutes reduced to 1 Flute part
  • 3 Clarinets reduced to 2 Clarinet parts
  • 2 Alto Saxophones reduced to 1 Alto Saxophone part
  • 3 Trumpets reduced to 2 Trumpet parts
  • 2 French Horns reduced to 1 French Horn part (Bb French Horn parts are also included)
  • 3 Low Brass (Tbn/Bar) reduced to 2 Low Brass parts (Bb Treble Clef Baritone parts are also included)

Simplified Version vs. Reduced Wind Instrumentation

The instrumentation is the same as the reduced instrumentation version.

Range is limited. (Primarily, the 1st trumpets do not go above G on the top of the staff)

The rhythmic density is watered a great deal in most cases where the 16th notes have been completely eliminated.    In other instances where a show might have continuous 16th notes, the players have “anchor points” in those lines.  An occasional 8th is thrown in so the players can anchor on the downbeats as well as catching a breath if necessary.

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John Meehan Music

How do I secure a John Meehan Show?

You must submit an approved PO from the school or make a payment in full when you order. All music balances are due within 30 days after receipt of music. Failure to meet these terms will result in the delay of your Drill Order.

How do I know that no one else will be using the same music at the shows we attend?

As part of the Music Rental Agreement, the director will provide The Marching Warehouse with a complete contest schedule for the upcoming season. We will use this to check against any other schools that have purchased the show.

How fast can we get the music?

There is a Music Rental Agreement that we have each director sign before music will be shipped.  Once that has been signed, the music will be shipped within a few days.

What rights are granted in the use of the John Meehan Catalog?

There is a limited time of use (1 marching band season).  If you would like to re-use a show, a new agreement is needed.

Is there Regional Protection for the Show?

We provide exclusivity for show music so the same work isn’t performed at the same contest.  We track this very diligently.

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Custom Apparel

What Types of Apparel do you offer?

The Marching Warehouse offers a wide range of apparel including T-shirts, Polos, Hoodies, and Dry Fit Shirts for under your uniforms. We can also provide other customized items upon request for your kids, staff, or boosters.

How long does it take to produce your custom apparel?

The typical production takes 3 weeks. This includes creating the artwork and production. However, production may be delayed due to high volume of work ahead of you. Our advice is to get your orders in early.

Where will the items be shipped to?

Items typically are shipped to the school. We can arrange for alternate location if needed.

What payment Options are available?

The Marching Warehouse accepts School Po’s, Booster Checks, and Personal Credit Cards for payment. Some of our services are billed at 50% upfront/50% delivery. Other items are billed at net 30 days. Finance charges will be charged for any late payments.
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Flag Design

Are the Flags made in the USA?

All of our flags are manufactured in the USA

What is the turn around time for Flags?

The typical production takes 4 -6 weeks. However, production may be delayed due to high volume of work ahead of you. Our advice is to get your orders in early.

Can an order be rushed?

Yes an order can be rushed. but a fee will be charged for this service.

What payment Options are available?

The Marching Warehouse accepts Booster Checks, and Personal Credit Cards for payment. Flags are billed at 50% upfront/50% before delivery.
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Custom Costume Design

How Custom are the Costumes?

The Marching Warehouse can design Costumes for any show or production. We have a library of hundreds of designs to choose from or our designers can create a new costume appropriate to your show. We will have you size your group and give us the measurements. We will then make the costumes per the measurements you give for each member.

How long will it take to produce the Costumes?

The typical production takes 6 -8 weeks. However, production may be delayed due to high volume of work ahead of you. Our advice is to get your orders in early.

Can an order be rushed?

Yes an order can be rushed. but a fee will be charged for this service.

Where will the items be shipped to?

Items typically are shipped to the school. We can arrange for alternate location if needed.

What payment Options are available?

The Marching Warehouse accepts Booster Checks, and Personal Credit Cards for payment. Costumes are billed at 50% upfront/50% upon delivery.
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