How Wonderful Life Is

Difficulty: Medium

Pre-Show Length: 0:51
Show Length: 8:19

Commissioned by the Mt. Spokane High School Marching Band in Mead, Washington

Music

Your Song by Elton John
Rocketman by Elton John
Tiny Dancer by Elton John
Candle In The Wind by Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
Cold Heart by Elton John and Dua Lipa
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John and George Michael
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell
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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

Old classics revived plus collaborations with modern artists. Whether a sentimental song about a loved one or a rock ballad about blasting off to space, Elton John’s music is wildly influential and continues to inspire heartfelt emotion across generations. How Wonderful Life Is leads a musical and visual journey that reflects on the legendary cultural impact of Elton John and how his music captures the daily struggles and triumphs that we all face.

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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
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-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