Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Don't be scared away by how incomplete the recording sounds on this show, this show is actually very cool and has a ton of potential! The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a very cool poem by Samuel Coleridge and is the backbone of this show. The story takes place at sea and tells the story of plague and destruction as the result of the killing of the sacred albatross. The third movement is a percussion feature and is not featured on this recording.
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
I. We set sail
II. Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink
III. The sacred albatross is killed - plague and destruction
IV. Redemption
Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 5:52
Commissioned by the Wenatchee High School Marching Band in Wenatchee, Washington
Music
Traditional Sea Shanty
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
The non-original music in this show is in the public domain and requires no additional licensing to perform.
Show Description
Don't be scared away by how incomplete the recording sounds on this show, this show is actually very cool and has a ton of potential! The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a very cool poem by Samuel Coleridge and is the backbone of this show. The story takes place at sea and tells the story of plague and destruction as the result of the killing of the sacred albatross. The third movement is a percussion feature and is not featured on this recording.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Piccolo
-Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-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
-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 - $1,200
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 - $1,200
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
-Piccolo
-Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-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
-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