Spotlight on TV theme tunes

Overview

When I was in grade six my fellow primary school students and I were randomly handed an instrument to play. Praying for a flute, or a saxophone, or maybe even some drum sticks, I was given a very unexciting clarinet and my dreams of playing corny saxophone solos died soon there after.

Though most of my troubled, spit-filled clarinet days have been suppressed, the one happy memory that has stayed with me was when the school band played The Simpsons theme tune. This was by far every 11 year-old's favourite song to play, and the clarinet's role was a little more notable than usual. Sure the brash saxophone hogged the lead role, but the clarinet's part was understated, catchy and could be heard by those with a sophisticated ear. Needless to say whenever I hear The Simpsons melodic theme I can still distinguish the clarinet part and memories of school band and our conductor's tuckshop arms come flooding back.

I dare say the Windsor Brass band, conducted by Michael Purtle, are probably far more adept at bashing out The Simpsons theme better than my grade six band ever could. They will be shining a spotlight on TV's iconic theme tunes in a fun and free medley styled performance at Mowbray Park. The aim of the day is to name every theme that's played – and distinguish the clarinet parts. Are you up for the challenge?