Fire and Water
Fire and Water
One of our most common requests is for shows that only use winds and battery percussion. You asked and we listened! We have created a show with some enjoyable source music, inexpensive licensing, and a very accessible concept. The show begins with part 1 of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s iconic Sheherezade (The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship). This part of the show represents water and the color blue. Next, we move into James Taylor’s Fire and Rain. This movement serves as the perfect transition from the color blue, to the color orange, as the source music portrays both the idea of fire and rain. The closer is another classic: the ending of Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird suite. This movement represents fire and the color orange, and allows you to finish your show on an exciting note!
Fire and Water
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Length: 5:54
Commissioned by the Roane County High School Marching Band in Kingston, Tennessee
Music
Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Fire and Rain by James Taylor
The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky
Arranged by Jeff Chambers and Reese Maultsby
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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
One of our most common requests is for shows that only use winds and battery percussion. You asked and we listened! We have created a show with some enjoyable source music, inexpensive licensing, and a very accessible concept. The show begins with part 1 of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s iconic Sheherezade (The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship). This part of the show represents water and the color blue. Next, we move into James Taylor’s Fire and Rain. This movement serves as the perfect transition from the color blue, to the color orange, as the source music portrays both the idea of fire and rain. The closer is another classic: the ending of Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird suite. This movement represents fire and the color orange, and allows you to finish your show on an exciting note!
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Bari Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Low Brass
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
-Cymbals
FRONT ENSEMBLE
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 - $1,600
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 - $1,600
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
-Bari Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Low Brass
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
-Cymbals
FRONT ENSEMBLE
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums