Beacons
Beacons
In moments of confusion or despair, it’s easy to feel adrift, overwhelmed by the vastness of the unknown. A beacon serves as a guiding light, cutting through the darkness and offering direction. It provides a steady point of focus, a promise of a way out, and a path forward. It is a reminder that no matter how far off course you may have strayed, there is always something to lead you back. Inspired by the treacherous waters of the North Sea, Beacons is designed around an ocean aesthetic with a lighthouse prop as a central point of focus that can be called back to throughout the show. The show begins with a ship leaving port, continues with it becoming lost in journey through rough waters, and concludes with the light of the lighthouse guiding it back home.
Beacons
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 8:00
Commissioned by the Mt. Spokane High School Marching Band in Mead, Washington
Music
Hoist the Colours by Hans Zimmer and Gore Verbinski
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot
Fix You by Coldplay
Light by San Holo
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell
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
In moments of confusion or despair, it’s easy to feel adrift, overwhelmed by the vastness of the unknown. A beacon serves as a guiding light, cutting through the darkness and offering direction. It provides a steady point of focus, a promise of a way out, and a path forward. It is a reminder that no matter how far off course you may have strayed, there is always something to lead you back. Inspired by the treacherous waters of the North Sea, Beacons is designed around an ocean aesthetic with a lighthouse prop as a central point of focus that can be called back to throughout the show. The show begins with a ship leaving port, continues with it becoming lost in journey through rough waters, and concludes with the light of the lighthouse guiding it back home.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-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/Crotales
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
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
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-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/Crotales
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums