Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens
On May 18th, 1980 at 8:32 AM, the most catastrophic volcanic eruption in recent time took place, exploding with the force of over 1,600 atomic bombs. The Mt. St. Helens cloud of ash blanketed the surrounding region and over the following days circled the globe. US Government officials designated blast zones and evacuated all residents from the area, except for one strong-willed and persistent man, Harry R. Truman. Truman defied the evacuation notices and chose to stay at his home for over 50 years, becoming the most infamous casualty of the Mt. St. Helens eruption. Buried under 300 feet of ash and mud, Truman’s Mt. St. Helens Lodge, and Harry Truman himself, are now entombed forever under the newly formed Spirit Lake. This show lends itself well to color pallets for guard and visual effect. Take advantage of the stark contrast between the original bright and vibrant colors of Mount St. Helens and the gray landscape that followed after the eruption. As the show wind downs and concludes on a soft note, consider gently bringing back some of those original vibrant colors and Spirit Lake starts its rebirth!
Mount St. Helens
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 7:58
Commissioned by the West Valley High School Marching Band in Yakima, Washington
Music
Symphony No. 4 by Anton Bruckner
The Salley Gardens (Traditional Irish Folksong)
Symphony No. 7 by Anton Bruckner
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell
The non-original music in this show is in the public domain and requires no additional licensing to perform.
Show Description
On May 18th, 1980 at 8:32 AM, the most catastrophic volcanic eruption in recent time took place, exploding with the force of over 1,600 atomic bombs. The Mt. St. Helens cloud of ash blanketed the surrounding region and over the following days circled the globe. US Government officials designated blast zones and evacuated all residents from the area, except for one strong-willed and persistent man, Harry R. Truman. Truman defied the evacuation notices and chose to stay at his home for over 50 years, becoming the most infamous casualty of the Mt. St. Helens eruption. Buried under 300 feet of ash and mud, Truman’s Mt. St. Helens Lodge, and Harry Truman himself, are now entombed forever under the newly formed Spirit Lake. This show lends itself well to color pallets for guard and visual effect. Take advantage of the stark contrast between the original bright and vibrant colors of Mount St. Helens and the gray landscape that followed after the eruption. As the show wind downs and concludes on a soft note, consider gently bringing back some of those original vibrant colors and Spirit Lake starts its rebirth!
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone 1, 2
-Baritone 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Crotales
-Bells
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Electric Guitar/Bass Guitar
-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.
Difficulty:
Section Numbers:
Pricing
Music Package - $2,600 $2,425
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 $2,425
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 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone 1, 2
-Baritone 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Crotales
-Bells
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Electric Guitar/Bass Guitar
-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