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.
NIGHT SKIES (new)
NIGHT SKIES is a marching band show that is a musical description of different things we see in the sky at night. The underlying story is a father and daughter and their impressions of what they see in the sky of the little girl’s mother, who has recently passed away. There are four movements. Feature is: Euphonium solo.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
SIDE SHOW
SIDE SHOW is an entertaining show bringing back the old traveling Irish Side Shows of the past. From a visual perspective – Use your students who may have “extra” talents like – juggling, gymnastics, etc., or like the band we wrote it for – the ability to ride unicycles! There are 3 mvts. Features are: Piccolo solo, Flugelhorn trio, and Soprano Sax solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
WINTER IS COMING
WINTER IS COMING – This marching band show is a setting of how the season of winter comes and go. There are 3 mvts.: Winds from the North, Snow Falling, Spring is Coming. Features are: Mellophone solo.
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PARADISE RECLAIMED
This show is inspired by John Milton’s “Paradise Regained”, a sequel to his epic poem – “Paradise Lost.” There are four movements. Features are: Flute solo, Euphonium solo, and Flute/Mellophone duet.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
CITYSCAPES
CITYSCAPES is a marching band show that is a musical setting for a day in motion while working in the city.Features are: Mellophone solo, Trumpet solo, Flute solo, and Clarinet solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
THE WORLD WITHIN US (new)
THE WORLD WITHIN US is a marching band show that is a musical description of space travel. There are three movements. Features are: Trombone solo, Alto sax solo, French Horn solo, Duet: Trumpet/Clarinet.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
VOICES OF PROMISE
VOICES OF PROMISE is a marching band show where you can recognize people (adults and children) who have or are providing powerful examples of hope and desire. You can use voiceovers with this show so that your audience can hear those individual’s thoughts. There are 4 mvts. Features are: Mellophone solo, Trumpet solo.
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THE FOREST OF EYES
THE FOREST OF EYES is a marching band show that provides a musical setting for a “Hansel and Gretel” – like story. There are four mvts: 1. Entering the Forest, 2. Eyes Everywhere, 3. Enchanted Encounter, and 4. Escape . Features are: Euphonium Solo, Flute solo, English Horn solo, Mellophone solo, and Flute solo, Clarinet Solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
DYSTOPIA-UTOPIA
Inspired by Orwell, “Dystopia-Utopia” starts with a society being led by corrupt leadership and wrongful ideals. The show ends with the people rebelling and becoming a free society. There are 3 mvts.: Big Brother Is Watching, Trapped Together, and Freedom. Features are: Trumpet trio.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
THE SECRET OF MACHINES (new)
THE SECRET OF MACHINES provides a setting of how humans are scared of machines and their potential to take over their lives. The story continues and humans interact with the machines, and eventually learn to coexist with them. Features are: Trumpet Solo, Alto Sax solo, Trombone solo, Mellophone solo, and Flute solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
RISE OF THE PHOENIX
RISE OF THE PHOENIX – The story of the firebird comes in many forms. Some folk tales say that the Firebird is a mystical bird that flies around a king’s castle and at night swoops down and eats all the king’s golden apples. Others say the firebird is just a bird that flies around giving hope to those who need it.This show has a pre-show followed by 3 mvts. Features are: Mellophone solo, Alto Sax solo, and Flute solo.
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TAJ MAHAL-A MEMORIAL TO LOVE
“TAJ MAHAL – A Memorial to Love” uses elements from traditional Indian music as well as elements from the popular Bollywood style. This show was inspired by the music from “Slumdog Millionaire” There are three movements. The unique sounds, colors, and dance styles incorporated in this show, will have your audiences standing up and giving your students a Standing-O. features are: Mellophone solo, flute solo.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
The World Beneath Our Feet (new)
THE WORLD BENEATH OUR FEET is a marching band show that provides a musical description of the bug world. There are four movements – Centipedes, Butterflies, Bees, and Ants. Features are: Trumpet solo, Flute solo, Trio – flute, b. clarinet, and clarinet.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Inspired by the Bradbury’s poem and themes from Brahm’s Sym. No. 1, “SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES explores the musical and visual elements of good vs. evil within all individuals.Features for this show are: Flute, and mellophone or french horn solos.
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SPARTACUS
SPARTACUS – Using Khatchaturian’s wonderful work as music source, you’re band can now perform the powerful story of Spartacus. There are 3 mvts. Features are: Clarinet solo, Mellophone solo, and Alto Sax solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
DIMENSIONS IN MUSIC
DIMENSIONS IN MUSIC – There are 4 mvts.: PART 1 “Shape”, PART 2 “Rhythms”, PART 3 “Depth”, and PART 4 “Contrast.” Features are: Flugelhorn duet, Mellophone solo.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
THE SIEGE
THE SEIGE – A siege is a military blockade of a city, or fortress, with the intent of conquering by wearing down an opponent, or a well-prepared assault. A perfect backdrop for a show that you want to have battle music. Features are: Low Brass solo, Mellophone solo, Alto flute and Flute solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
SAPPHIRE DANCES
SAPPHIRE DANCES – Although each of the music sources used for this show have the word “blue” in their titles, we chose to go with “sapphire” to make it unique. There are three movements. Features are: Clarinet solo, Mellophone solo, Flute solo, and Trumpet solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
MT. EVEREST - ABOVE ALL
MT. EVEREST – ABOVE ALL is a marching band show that provides your audience the experience the climb to the summit of Mt. Everest. The climb is tedious, and can play havoc with the body and mind. It is a matter of putting one foot in front of the other and then finding the will to do it again. Features are: Flute trio, Alto Sax solo, Mellophone solo, Euphonium solo, and Flute solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
CITY OF LIGHTS
CITY OF LIGHTS is a marching band show that was inspired by experiencing metropolitan cities like Chicago, Manhattan, and Los Angeles. The show starts early in the morning and ends at night. There are four movements: 1. Early Morning, 2. Day, 3. Dusk, and 4. Night. The visual opportunities are endless with this show. Features are: Clarinet solo, Trumpet duet.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
DREAMS OF FLIGHT
DREAMS OF FLIGHT – “To take off into the sky, to soar through the air like a bird….”, has been the dream of many from the story of Icarus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Sir George Cayley, Otto Lilienthal, to Orville and Wilbur Wright. So many visual opportunities with this show. Features are: Flute and Trumpet solos.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
THE RED BALLOON
This marching band show was inspired by the movie “The Red Balloon”. A little boy finds a red balloon that follows him around the city of Paris. The story is about adventures that he experiences with the balloon. There are 4 mvts in this show. Features are: Flute duet, and a Trumpet solo.
Some or all mvts. require Copyright Licensing.
