THESE SHOWS ARE DESIGNED FOR BANDS WITH “STANDARD” INSTRUMENTATION. WHEN YOU CLICK “SHOW DETAILS”, THE INSTRUMENTATION WILL HAVE THE EXACT INSTRUMENTATION LISTED
INSTRUMENTATION IS TYPICALLY SET AS: Flu. 1-2, Clar. 2-3, Bass. Clar., A. Sx. 1-2, T. Sx., B. Sx | Tpts 2-3, Mello. 1-2, Low Brass 2-3, Tuba. Percussion varies, depending on the perc. arranger.
BROTHERS OF OLYMPUS (new)
BROTHERS OF OLYMPUS is a marching band show that is a musical description of how of the three brothers Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus overthrow their father. There are four movements: Mvt. 1- Brothers overthrowing Cronus. Mvt. 2- Poseidon, Mvt. 3- Hades, Mvt. 4- Zeus. (Gr.4) Solos: Euphonium
ORIGINAL MUSIC
CHESS
CHESS – The music used in this show provides a powerful and emotional setting for the classic game of Chess. The visual options for this show are unlimited, as your audience will be captivated and entertained throughout the show. There are three movements. Features are: Brass quartet
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
SINGULARITY (new)
This marching band show is based on the concept of a single element. The element can be visual: (single line, single form, etc) or it can be musical: a soloist, one section playing, etc). Features are: Trpt. solo, Mello. solo, L. Brass 1 solo, Marimba solo, and Synth solo.
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THE LIGHT THAT SHINES (new)
THE LIGHT THAT SHINES is a marching band show that describes how “light” can affect us in different ways. There is a pre-show and three movements. Features are: Flute solo, Clarinet solo, Sax quartet, Horn quartet, and Duet – Trombone/B. Trombone.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
ROLLERCOASTER (new)
ROLLERCOASTER – This marching band show Is a musical description of how our lives are like a rollercoaster ride. We all have our “ups and downs” in life, along with all the emotions that one experiences while riding a rollercoaster. There are three movements. Features are: Duet-Flute/Alto Sax, and Flute solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
SCHEHERAZDE II
The timeless story of Scheherazade is well known. Rimsky-Korsakov’s music is exactly the same. These arrangements will provide your soloists and your band the challenge to take you to the next level! Features are: Solos – Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trombone, Mellophone, and Trumpet. Trio – trumpet 1 & 2, Euphonium.
PUBLIC DOMAIN
CIRQUE MACABRE
CIRQUE MACABRE is an original composition that offers a view of the circus like no other. The show is based around three soloists. Their musical identity was inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumble Bee. Features are: Flute solo, Alto Sax solo, and a Euphonium solo.
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A DAY AT THE RANCH
A DAY AT THE RANCH – This marching band show creates a musical setting of a cowboy/cowgirls working on the ranch. Aaron Copland’s music is the perfect source material to provide that feel. Features are: Duets – Clarinets- Mellophones – Flutes, Bssn. solo, Piccolo solo, Trb. solo, and Tpt. solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
THE PLANETS II
With a work that was written ahead of his time, Holst’s “Planets”, has been the model for many classical composers, as well as motion picture composers when it comes to the description of the planets and space. There are 3 mvts.: Part 1- “Mars”, Part 2 – “Venus”, and Part 3 – “Jupiter”. The show has so much variety, that your band will stand out amongst the competition. Features are: Trombone solo, and Mellophone solo.
PUBLIC DOMAIN
ONCE UPON A TIME
The flexibility of this music led us to rename the show “Once Upon A Time”. This way you can use a known fairy tale, folk story, or create a story of your own. The options are infinite. A music score that offers child wonderment, suspense, and joy, this show will bring the crowd to it’s feet after your band finishes it’s performance. Features are: Solos – Oboe, Bass Clarinet, and Flute, and Flute quartet.
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BELLADONNA'S CURSE
BELLADONNA’S CURSE – The definition means beautiful lady, however it is also known as a poisonous nightshade plant. A dark show with challenging and exciting music. Features are: Clarinet solo, Alto Sax solo, Sax quintet, and Brass trio.
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METAMORPHOSIS
Metamorphosis is a show that depicts the changing of one form of life into another. The music features: Violin solo, French Horn or mellophone solo). The music of Saint-Saens, Verdi, and Stravinsky will entertain your audiences and impress the judges at your competition
PUBLIC DOMAIN
THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD
The Adventures of Sinbad is an original composition depicting Sinbad’s adventures. During his voyages throughout the high seas, he visits the exotic lands of the middle east, the far east, and Africa. The individual segments are- Pre-show and Act 1: The Search for Wonderment, Act 2: The Search For Love, and Act 3: The Search For Adventure. The visual opportunities for this show are endless.
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PERPETUAL MOTION
Perpetual Motion is a show based off the exciting and constantly driving music of Richard Saucedo. Many different visual ideas come to mind with this music and the director is not limited to any one design or conceptual idea. The show helped the Port Isabel High School Band place fourth in the Texas 3A State U.I.L. Marching Band Championships. Give it a listen and enjoy!
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
TAKE FLIGHT
A musical montage of original music and taiko elements with inspiration from the folk song “Arirang“, are represented in 4 productions symbolizing the flight of the dragon…..to REVIVE, to RISE, to REVEAL, to TAKE FLIGHT. This show was designed to be performed with no stops. Features are: Flute solo, Clarinet solo, and Mellophone solo.
ORIGINAL MUSIC & PUBLIC DOMAIN
OUTSIDE THE BOX
OUTSIDE THE BOX – This intriguing show revolves around the Orawa melody’s unforgettable ostinato. The visual construct of the show involved large pvc cubes around the field, but this exciting music can have many different visual representations. Features are: Brass trio, Flute solo, Mellophone solo, Clarinet solo, Alto Sax solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
MYSTERIUM
MYYSTERIUM is an original composition that provides your audience with a visual and aural experience of what is is like to discover and understand great mysteries of humanity or science. The individual movements are- Act 1: to Challenge, Act 2: to Amaze, and Act 3: to Celebrate. Features: Flu., Tpt, Mello.solos.
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BEHIND THE DOOR
BEHIND THE DOOR is a marching band show is about the story of Alice and Wonderland. There are 4 movements: INTRO, MAD HATTER, WHITE RABBIT, and ALICE. This show was performed by Hillgrove HS (GA), which placed at a BOA Regional in Atlanta. Features are: Oboe solo, Trombone solo, and Trumpet solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
LIFE IS aMAZEing
This show is a musical description of how life takes us through a maze. Inspired by Amazing Grace, the music starts with Part 1 Life Begins, Part 2 The Journey, Part 3 Strength from Within, Part 4 The Journey Continues, and concludes with Part 5 Life Ends… with a possible voiceover saying “….when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” Features are: Flute solo, Clarinet solo, Alto Sax solo, and Euphonium solo.
PUBLIC DOMAIN
BEYOND HUMAN
Bionic beings who are part-human, part-machine may sound like a concept that still belongs in science fiction, but experts say that cyborgs are already walking among us, and have been around for quite some time. Where do we go from here? The journey will provide lots of visual and musical entertainment for your students, audiences, and judges. Features are: small ensembles.
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BLACK WIDOW
BLACK WIDOW is a marching band show set to the life of a black widow. The movements are: 1. the Awakening 2. the Anticipation 3. the Scurry 4. the Alluring 5. the Annihilation. Combining a “Dark” character with Shostakovich’s music is a definite winner! Features are: Mellophone solo, Alto Sax solo, Bass Clarinet solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
ABOVE AND BEYOND
ABOVE AND BEYOND – This marching band show uses themes from Holst’s “The Planets”, but arranged in a new and unique way. Bands that have performed this show have received wonderful comments from the music judges, and have won or placed high in music general effect captions. Features are: Alto Sax solo, Trumpet solo, and Flute solo.
PUBLIC DOMAIN
HIDE AND SEEK
HIDE AND SEEK is a marching band show allows you to play hide and seek with your audience. There are 3 movements: 1. Illusions, 2. Dance of the Shadows, and 3. Emerge. Features: Alto Sax solo, Soprano Sax solo, Euphonium solo, Trumpet quartet.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
ANGELS
ANGELS was inspired by the music of Frank Tichelli and Cy Coleman. Based on the variety of styles of the music, these angels can be dark, sassy, and beautiful. Your crowd will love this show! Features are: Vocal solo, and Sax ensemble .
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UNDERWORLD
underWORLD – Takes you to a world where all the lost souls are kept. There are 3 movements. Features are: Oboe solo, Flute solo, and Alto Sax solo.
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CROSSING THE RUBICON
CROSSING THE RUBICON is a show that deals an individual or a group going to the point of no return. Features are: clarinet, tenor sax, and baritone.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
UNVEILED
UNVEILED is a unique view of wedding. You should check out the musical sources to see what we mean. This show was commissioned by Owasso HS (OK). There are 4 mvts. Features are: Flute solo, Clarinet solo, Trumpet solo, and Trumpet duet.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
THE CHASE
THE CHASE is another cops and robbers show. A wonderful variety of styles, tempos and colors to keep your students and audience engaged in this show to the end. There are 4 mvts. Features are: Euphonium solo, Soprano sax solo, and Tenor Sax solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGES
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGES is a musical description of 3 common languages known around the world: MATHEMATICS, BODY LANGUAGE, and MUSIC. Combining the talents of Sam Rodriguez (perc. writing and conceptual design) with Jair Klarfeld’s wind arrangements makes this show a winner! Features: Solos – Sop. Sax, Trumpet, and Alto Sax. Trpt. Quartet.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
THE LOST MOON - APOLLO 13
THE LOST MOON-APOLLO 13 is about the Apollo 13 mission and how the astronauts and the flight controllers worked together to avoid a catastrophe on that mission. You will be able to incorporate voiceovers and backdrops to reinforce the music of this heroic event in history. Features are: Trumpet solo, and Trombone solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
