Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
What happens when you combine Gershwin, Cyndi Lauper and the Electronic Light Orchestra? All three pieces of source music deal with the blue in one way or another. Whether it be the style or the title, “Blue” is the unifying theme. We found that when you bring these three pieces together, out of nowhere you’ll find a really interesting and fun show! (Hence the title). When programming this show for your ensemble, consider using many shades of blue on the field to drive the theme home. Additionally, consider pairing some kind of story or voiceover with the source music that explores how things can happen and come together, out of the blue.
Out of the Blue
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 7:29
Commissioned by the Sumner High School Marching Band in Sumner, Washington
Music
Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin (Public Domain)
True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell
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
What happens when you combine Gershwin, Cyndi Lauper and the Electronic Light Orchestra? All three pieces of source music deal with the blue in one way or another. Whether it be the style or the title, “Blue” is the unifying theme. We found that when you bring these three pieces together, out of nowhere you’ll find a really interesting and fun show! (Hence the title). When programming this show for your ensemble, consider using many shades of blue on the field to drive the theme home. Additionally, consider pairing some kind of story or voiceover with the source music that explores how things can happen and come together, out of the blue.
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Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-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*
-Cymbals
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Synthesizer
-Sound FX
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
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
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
-Cymbals
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Synthesizer
-Sound FX
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums