Clash

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Clash

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Throughout history, there have been cycles of peace, conflict, and healing. One of these cycles is a snapshot of American culture in the 1960’s and 70’s. We begin with an image of prosperity, in our cookie cutter white-picket-fence neighborhood, and are interrupted by the 1969 draft lottery. With homes being torn apart, two distinct sides are drawn: pro-war and anti-war. This is shown through our militaristic block marching on our hippie protest, with a huge clash when the two sides meet. After these events, we are left with broken homes and families on both sides. Fire and Rain, the classic James Taylor song, starts to help us find healing with love despite our differences. Having found common ground, we celebrate with a rendition of The Fifth Dimension’s Aquarius (Let The Sunshine In)! This show was originally designed for the Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps in Pasco, Washington and has been since adapted to fit a high school marching ensemble.

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Clash

I. Pleasantville
II. The Draft
III. Fire and Rain
IV. Let the Sunshine In

Difficulty: Medium-Advanced

Pre-Show Length: 1:20
Show Length: 8:00


Commissioned by the Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps in Pasco, Washington


Music

The Star Spangled Banner (Public Domain)
Be Thou My Vision (Public Domain)
Fire and Rain by James Taylor
Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In by The Fifth Dimension
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Battery by Eliud Ayala, Jeff Chambers and Daniel Moreno
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell

Show Description

Throughout history, there have been cycles of peace, conflict, and healing. One of these cycles is a snapshot of American culture in the 1960’s and 70’s. We begin with an image of prosperity, in our cookie cutter white-picket-fence neighborhood, and are interrupted by the 1969 draft lottery. With homes being torn apart, two distinct sides are drawn: pro-war and anti-war. This is shown through our militaristic block marching on our hippie protest, with a huge clash when the two sides meet. After these events, we are left with broken homes and families on both sides. Fire and Rain, the classic James Taylor song, starts to help us find healing with love despite our differences. Having found common ground, we celebrate with a rendition of The Fifth Dimension’s Aquarius (Let The Sunshine In)! This show was originally designed for the Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps in Pasco, Washington and has been since adapted to fit a high school marching ensemble.

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Instrumentation

WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Trombone 1, 2
-Baritone
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba

BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
-Cymbals

FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Timpani
-Synthesizer
-Sound FX
-Electric Guitar
-Bass Guitar
-Drum Set
-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.

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Pricing

Music Package - $2,300 $2,125
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 - $2,300 $2,125
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
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Trombone 1, 2
-Baritone
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba

BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
-Cymbals

FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Timpani
-Synthesizer
-Sound FX
-Electric Guitar
-Bass Guitar
-Drum Set
-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