Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel is a well-known fairy tale of German origin, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812. Hansel and Gretel are a young brother and sister kidnapped by a cannibalistic witch (Baba Yaga) living deep in the forest in a house constructed of cake and confectionery. The two children save their lives by outwitting her. This show is a whimsical yet intensely rich composition in three parts: Feast, Baba Yaga’s Revenge, and Baba Yaga’s Retribution. You will want to go all out when you present this fairy tale. Props should include a forest, a pathway, and of course the all important house of candy! You could incorporate additional actors to portray the children and the witch. Your auxiliary could be woodland creatures, candy pieces come-to-life or perhaps something a bit more sinister. You could opt to include voiceovers from the fairy tale to further enhance your production. This show offers many unique musical moments and ideas that would work well with many themes or guard ideas.
Hansel and Gretel
I. Feast
II. Baba Yaga’s Revenge
III. Baba Yaga’s Retribution
Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 7:48
Commissioned by the Eagle High School Marching Band in Eagle, Idaho
Music
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
The music in this show is 100% original and requires no additional licensing to perform!
Show Description
Hansel and Gretel is a well-known fairy tale of German origin, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812. Hansel and Gretel are a young brother and sister kidnapped by a cannibalistic witch (Baba Yaga) living deep in the forest in a house constructed of cake and confectionery. The two children save their lives by outwitting her. This show is a whimsical yet intensely rich composition in three parts: Feast, Baba Yaga’s Revenge, and Baba Yaga’s Retribution. You will want to go all out when you present this fairy tale. Props should include a forest, a pathway, and of course the all important house of candy! You could incorporate additional actors to portray the children and the witch. Your auxiliary could be woodland creatures, candy pieces come-to-life or perhaps something a bit more sinister. You could opt to include voiceovers from the fairy tale to further enhance your production. This show offers many unique musical moments and ideas that would work well with many themes or guard ideas.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Low Brass
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums (4)
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone
-Bells
-Synthesizer
-Rack Percussion 1, 2, 3
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
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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
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Low Brass
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums (4)
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone
-Bells
-Synthesizer
-Rack Percussion 1, 2, 3
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello