Toshio Mashima (真島 俊夫) was a Japanese composer and arranger of profound influence in the world of wind band music. Born on February 21, 1949, in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, his path to music was a unique one. He initially studied engineering before his true passion led him to interrupt his studies to focus entirely on music.

When applied to the melancholic, beautifully structured melodies of Richard and Karen Carpenter, Mashima's arranging style yielded pure magic. Musical Structure: Inside the Medley

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| Section | Tune | Key | Character | |---------|------|-----|------------| | Intro | Yesterday Once More | F | Nostalgic, solo alto sax or flute | | Verse 1 | Top of the World | Bb | Light swing, full band w/ brushed snare | | Chorus | We’ve Only Just Begun | Eb | Warm brass, legato | | Bridge | Close to You | Ab | Rubato, solo piano + strings | | Up-tempo | Sing | Bb | Gospel/shuffle feel | | Tag/Outro | Rainy Days and Mondays | C | Tearful, decrescendo to fade |