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"A Bridge to the Future"--Grade Three
This is a high-energy contemporary show with
an urban feel built around the concept of a big
city construction project. From the exciting
opening section of "Breaking Ground" we move
to the low down and dirty blues of "High Steel
Blues". This can feature your also sax soloist!
The percussion section is featured on "Cement
Mixer" and we move to the project completion
with "Git 'R Done!"
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of
this piece.
This is a high-energy contemporary show with
an urban feel built around the concept of a big
city construction project. From the exciting
opening section of "Breaking Ground" we move
to the low down and dirty blues of "High Steel
Blues". This can feature your also sax soloist!
The percussion section is featured on "Cement
Mixer" and we move to the project completion
with "Git 'R Done!"
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of
this piece.
Prices for all arrangements on this page are $600.00. This will include the cover sheet, an
audio recording, the complete score, all individual parts, and a clear plastic button and string
envelope to protect your purchase.
audio recording, the complete score, all individual parts, and a clear plastic button and string
envelope to protect your purchase.
"A Gathering of Knights"--Grade One/Two
"This show is based on a medieval tournament
where knights gather from across the kingdom
to compete for honor and glory. "Knights of
the Realm" is an exciting opener that establishes
the main theme. There are some softer flowing
sections that contrast with the big brass
fanfares. "Ladies of the Court" is a lovely
ballad that features an optional flute solo. Next,
we hear a bold brass fanfare announcing "The
Tournament Begins" followed by a percussion
feature with a Celtic melody played by the
keyboards. The show concludes with the
crowning of "The King's Champion". This
show is less difficult and would be great for
young bands.
Click on image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
"This show is based on a medieval tournament
where knights gather from across the kingdom
to compete for honor and glory. "Knights of
the Realm" is an exciting opener that establishes
the main theme. There are some softer flowing
sections that contrast with the big brass
fanfares. "Ladies of the Court" is a lovely
ballad that features an optional flute solo. Next,
we hear a bold brass fanfare announcing "The
Tournament Begins" followed by a percussion
feature with a Celtic melody played by the
keyboards. The show concludes with the
crowning of "The King's Champion". This
show is less difficult and would be great for
young bands.
Click on image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
"An African Odyssey"--Grade Two/Three
Take your audience on a journey through the
African continent with themes based on
geographic features of Africa. We open with
"Jungle Safari" based on a traditional Masai
theme. The woodwinds are featured on "Sands
of the Kalahari" and the low brass are featured
on "Valley of the Elephants", two short
contrasting sections. Then, we flow down the
"Zambezi River" on a beautiful ballad that
comes to a climax at "Victoria Falls" before
flowing softly off into the jungle. The
percussion get to do some traditional African
drumming on "Serengeti Chant". The show
comes to a dramatic finale on the peak of
"Mount Kilimanjaro"! This show offers many
possibilities for costuming and set or props.
Click on image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
Click here to see the Panhandle High School
Marching Band-2009 performance of this show.
Take your audience on a journey through the
African continent with themes based on
geographic features of Africa. We open with
"Jungle Safari" based on a traditional Masai
theme. The woodwinds are featured on "Sands
of the Kalahari" and the low brass are featured
on "Valley of the Elephants", two short
contrasting sections. Then, we flow down the
"Zambezi River" on a beautiful ballad that
comes to a climax at "Victoria Falls" before
flowing softly off into the jungle. The
percussion get to do some traditional African
drumming on "Serengeti Chant". The show
comes to a dramatic finale on the peak of
"Mount Kilimanjaro"! This show offers many
possibilities for costuming and set or props.
Click on image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
Click here to see the Panhandle High School
Marching Band-2009 performance of this show.
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"2010: The Odyssey Continues"--Grade Two
This show is a sci-fi adventure! We open with
Then we move into *Exploration*, a driving
opener with some triplet rhythms reminiscent of
*Encounter*--a ballad with some lush chord This
show is a sci-fi adventure! We open with
changes. The *encounter* begins softly, but
*Also Sprach Zarathustra*, the dramatic fanfare
builds to a dramatic climax and segues into Then
we move into *Exploration*, a driving *Battle*, a
conflict with the aliens section in a opener with
some triplet rhythms reminiscent of dark minor
mode punctuated with percussion *Mars* from
*The Planets*. Next is interludes. Next, we hear
*Victory Celebration* with big fanfare major
chords. We conclude with a reprise of the
*Exploration* theme and a big finale
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
This show is a sci-fi adventure! We open with
Then we move into *Exploration*, a driving
opener with some triplet rhythms reminiscent of
*Encounter*--a ballad with some lush chord This
show is a sci-fi adventure! We open with
changes. The *encounter* begins softly, but
*Also Sprach Zarathustra*, the dramatic fanfare
builds to a dramatic climax and segues into Then
we move into *Exploration*, a driving *Battle*, a
conflict with the aliens section in a opener with
some triplet rhythms reminiscent of dark minor
mode punctuated with percussion *Mars* from
*The Planets*. Next is interludes. Next, we hear
*Victory Celebration* with big fanfare major
chords. We conclude with a reprise of the
*Exploration* theme and a big finale
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
"An American Medley"--Grade One
This is a patriotic medley show that is perfect
on "America" followed by a driving version of
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home". This
is followed by a beautiful ballad on
"Shennandoah". Next we feature the percussion
on "The Yellow Rose of Texas" with an
optional flute/piccolo solo. This segues into
"My County 'tis of Thee" with a little bit of
"Yankee Doodle" mixed in. The show builds to
a dramatic finale with "Battle Hymn of the
Republic". We used material from some of our
other shows along with some new arrangements
very playable but still very entertaining.
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of
this piece.
This is a patriotic medley show that is perfect
on "America" followed by a driving version of
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home". This
is followed by a beautiful ballad on
"Shennandoah". Next we feature the percussion
on "The Yellow Rose of Texas" with an
optional flute/piccolo solo. This segues into
"My County 'tis of Thee" with a little bit of
"Yankee Doodle" mixed in. The show builds to
a dramatic finale with "Battle Hymn of the
Republic". We used material from some of our
other shows along with some new arrangements
very playable but still very entertaining.
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of
this piece.
"Circle of Stones: A Celtic Fantasy"--
Grade Two-Three
*Circle of Stones: A Celtic Fantasy* is a show
based on traditional Celtic music centered
around the ancient ruins at Stonehenge. The
show opens with a big fanfare, then we move
into the opening theme of *Setting the Stones*
which is a driving Irish melody in 12/8 time.
Next, we have *Bluestones*, a haunting
Scottish melody in a minor tonality featuring a
Celtic flute solo. This is followed by
*Druids*, an up-tempo section with a melody
percussion. Next is *Solstice Celebration*
accompanied by bagpipe sounds. We conclude
with *Reprise and Finale* with a big finish!
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of
this piece.
Click here to see the Crane Marching
Band-2010 performance of this show.
Grade Two-Three
*Circle of Stones: A Celtic Fantasy* is a show
based on traditional Celtic music centered
around the ancient ruins at Stonehenge. The
show opens with a big fanfare, then we move
into the opening theme of *Setting the Stones*
which is a driving Irish melody in 12/8 time.
Next, we have *Bluestones*, a haunting
Scottish melody in a minor tonality featuring a
Celtic flute solo. This is followed by
*Druids*, an up-tempo section with a melody
percussion. Next is *Solstice Celebration*
accompanied by bagpipe sounds. We conclude
with *Reprise and Finale* with a big finish!
Click on the image to hear a midi recording of
this piece.
Click here to see the Crane Marching
Band-2010 performance of this show.
Code of the Samurai--Grade Two-Three
This show is based on the legendary Samurai
warriors and features many traditional
Japanese melodies and themes. It opens with a
bold Japanese fanfare and continues with
"Training and Discipline", an exciting opener
with some nice contrasting woodwind themes
in the "Meditation" section. The low brass are
featured on "Samurai Sword". Next, comes a
beautiful ballad entitled "The Geisha and the
Warrior". This is followed by "Ninja Attack",
an up-tempo section featuring driving
percussion! This show comes to a close with
"Victory and Finale". This show packs lots of
excitement, drama, and color into an
entertaining package.
Click on image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
Click here to see the Crane High School
Marching Band-2009 performance of this
show.
This show is based on the legendary Samurai
warriors and features many traditional
Japanese melodies and themes. It opens with a
bold Japanese fanfare and continues with
"Training and Discipline", an exciting opener
with some nice contrasting woodwind themes
in the "Meditation" section. The low brass are
featured on "Samurai Sword". Next, comes a
beautiful ballad entitled "The Geisha and the
Warrior". This is followed by "Ninja Attack",
an up-tempo section featuring driving
percussion! This show comes to a close with
"Victory and Finale". This show packs lots of
excitement, drama, and color into an
entertaining package.
Click on image to hear a midi recording of this
piece.
Click here to see the Crane High School
Marching Band-2009 performance of this
show.
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