All Aboard
All Aboard
Climb aboard our high-speed journey through a world where motion connects us all. All Aboard begins by framing speed as a defining force of modern life. It is something that drives us, motivates us, and keeps us racing ahead. But the moment we step onto the train platform, we become part of a shared experience far bigger than any individual.
As the train launches forward, the production bursts into energy and color, capturing the thrill, chaos, and character of travel. Each passenger becomes a story, each moment a fleeting intersection of lives. The opener celebrates a lively mix of people from every background moving together, even if only for a short stretch of track. The show then slows its pace, revealing the quieter side of the journey. Surrounded by strangers, we’re reminded that everyone carries hopes, struggles, and destinations of their own. A reflective ballad opens a window into these inner worlds, offering warmth, beauty, and a sense of connection as the train continues onward. The final act returns to momentum in the form of an exhilarating surge of rhythm and forward drive. Even as the passengers diverge toward their own futures, the show's closer emphasizes that the journey is never truly solitary.
All Aboard concludes on an uplifting note, celebrating shared paths, unexpected connections, and the ongoing search for where we’re meant to be.
All Aboard
Difficulty: Medium
Pre-Show Length: 0:28
Show Length: 7:48
Commissioned by the Ripley High School Marching Band in Ripley, Mississippi
Music
Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli
The Ascent From Darkness by Rossano Galante
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
Original Music by Zach Ohara
Arranged by Zach Ohara
Sound Design by Taylor Heath
The non-original music in this show was arranged with permission, ONLY after securing the rights to arrange and perform through Tresona Music. Any future ensemble that wishes to perform this show will have to obtain the same rights and permissions.
Show Description
Climb aboard our high-speed journey through a world where motion connects us all. All Aboard begins by framing speed as a defining force of modern life. It is something that drives us, motivates us, and keeps us racing ahead. But the moment we step onto the train platform, we become part of a shared experience far bigger than any individual.
As the train launches forward, the production bursts into energy and color, capturing the thrill, chaos, and character of travel. Each passenger becomes a story, each moment a fleeting intersection of lives. The opener celebrates a lively mix of people from every background moving together, even if only for a short stretch of track. The show then slows its pace, revealing the quieter side of the journey. Surrounded by strangers, we’re reminded that everyone carries hopes, struggles, and destinations of their own. A reflective ballad opens a window into these inner worlds, offering warmth, beauty, and a sense of connection as the train continues onward. The final act returns to momentum in the form of an exhilarating surge of rhythm and forward drive. Even as the passengers diverge toward their own futures, the show's closer emphasizes that the journey is never truly solitary.
All Aboard concludes on an uplifting note, celebrating shared paths, unexpected connections, and the ongoing search for where we’re meant to be.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Rack Percussion 1, 2, 3
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums
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Drill Package
The drill package available for this show is written for marching members, with limited number adjustments included with purchase.
Difficulty:
Section Numbers:
Pricing
Music Package - $2,600
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
Drill Package -
Includes drill with limited number adjustments.
Add-Ons
Custom services (please contact us for a price quote)
-Program coordination
-Custom drill design
-Custom winds choreography
-Custom guard choreography
-Wind and percussion adaptations
Pricing
Music Package - $2,600
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
Drill Package -
Includes drill with limited number adjustments.
Add-Ons
Custom services (please contact us for a price quote)
-Program coordination
-Custom drill design
-Custom winds choreography
-Custom guard choreography
-Wind and percussion adaptations
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Rack Percussion 1, 2, 3
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums
Music
Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli
The Ascent From Darkness by Rossano Galante
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
Original Music by Zach Ohara
Arranged by Zach Ohara
Sound Design by Taylor Heath
The non-original music in this show was arranged with permission, ONLY after securing the rights to arrange and perform through Tresona Music. Any future ensemble that wishes to perform this show will have to obtain the same rights and permissions.
Show Description
Climb aboard our high-speed journey through a world where motion connects us all. All Aboard begins by framing speed as a defining force of modern life. It is something that drives us, motivates us, and keeps us racing ahead. But the moment we step onto the train platform, we become part of a shared experience far bigger than any individual.
As the train launches forward, the production bursts into energy and color, capturing the thrill, chaos, and character of travel. Each passenger becomes a story, each moment a fleeting intersection of lives. The opener celebrates a lively mix of people from every background moving together, even if only for a short stretch of track. The show then slows its pace, revealing the quieter side of the journey. Surrounded by strangers, we’re reminded that everyone carries hopes, struggles, and destinations of their own. A reflective ballad opens a window into these inner worlds, offering warmth, beauty, and a sense of connection as the train continues onward. The final act returns to momentum in the form of an exhilarating surge of rhythm and forward drive. Even as the passengers diverge toward their own futures, the show's closer emphasizes that the journey is never truly solitary.
All Aboard concludes on an uplifting note, celebrating shared paths, unexpected connections, and the ongoing search for where we’re meant to be.
Other Versions
Pricing
Music Package - $2,600
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
Add-Ons
Custom services (please contact us for a price quote)
-Program coordination
-Custom drill design
-Custom winds choreography
-Custom guard choreography
-Wind and percussion adaptations