Percussion Ensemble Bass Marimba,Bells,Bongos,Chimes,Crotales,Snare Drum,Suspended Cymbal,Tambourine,Xylophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1419464 Composed by Danny Elfman. Arranged by Brian Monroe. 20th Century,Children,Film/TV. 49 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #1000905. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) (A0.1419464). The Simpson's Theme is a transcription of the opening of the American animated sit-com which first aired on the Tracy Ulman show in 1987. The theme song was composed by Danny Elfman in 1989. It has undergone several rearrangements during the show's run to account for adding or subtracting new material from the opening. This version by Brian Monroe features 15-16 percussionists and is available from Sheet Music Direct or Sheet Music Plus. Â Grade 4+.