Stormworks
Stormworks
Storms change more than the weather, they reshape the world around them. Stormworks begins in a place of ease and optimism, where clear skies stretch effortlessly across the horizon. But this calm is fragile. A subtle unease begins to form, as if the air itself knows a change is coming. Familiar brightness becomes shadowed, and the mood shifts as the first signs of a gathering storm take hold.
What was once peaceful is overtaken by a rising, unavoidable force. The storm arrives with full intensity: sharp, angular, and unrestrained. Energy fractures and swirls, creating a sense of chaos and momentum. This is the heart of the tempest, the moment when everything is cast into motion and nothing feels certain. But every storm eventually breaks. Slowly, the atmosphere opens. The weight lifts. What was dark begins to give way to clarity. Hope enters quietly at first, then grows, revealing a renewed sense of direction and possibility. The world that reemerges is not the same one that existed before the storm.
The show concludes in radiant warmth. Light expands. And from the storm’s passing, a renewed, strengthened spirit takes flight, celebrating resilience, clarity, and the beauty of a transformed sky.
Stormworks
Difficulty: Medium
Pre-Show Length: 0:33
Show Length: 6:44
Commissioned by the Jonesboro High School Marching Band in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Music
Blue Skies by Irving Berlin
Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinski
Stormworks by Stephen Mellilo
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Percussion by Tim Mitchell and Luke DeDominces
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
Storms change more than the weather, they reshape the world around them. Stormworks begins in a place of ease and optimism, where clear skies stretch effortlessly across the horizon. But this calm is fragile. A subtle unease begins to form, as if the air itself knows a change is coming. Familiar brightness becomes shadowed, and the mood shifts as the first signs of a gathering storm take hold.
What was once peaceful is overtaken by a rising, unavoidable force. The storm arrives with full intensity: sharp, angular, and unrestrained. Energy fractures and swirls, creating a sense of chaos and momentum. This is the heart of the tempest, the moment when everything is cast into motion and nothing feels certain. But every storm eventually breaks. Slowly, the atmosphere opens. The weight lifts. What was dark begins to give way to clarity. Hope enters quietly at first, then grows, revealing a renewed sense of direction and possibility. The world that reemerges is not the same one that existed before the storm.
The show concludes in radiant warmth. Light expands. And from the storm’s passing, a renewed, strengthened spirit takes flight, celebrating resilience, clarity, and the beauty of a transformed sky.
Other Versions
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
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 - $2,550
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 - $2,550
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
-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
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums
Music
Blue Skies by Irving Berlin
Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinski
Stormworks by Stephen Mellilo
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Percussion by Tim Mitchell and Luke DeDominces
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
Storms change more than the weather, they reshape the world around them. Stormworks begins in a place of ease and optimism, where clear skies stretch effortlessly across the horizon. But this calm is fragile. A subtle unease begins to form, as if the air itself knows a change is coming. Familiar brightness becomes shadowed, and the mood shifts as the first signs of a gathering storm take hold.
What was once peaceful is overtaken by a rising, unavoidable force. The storm arrives with full intensity: sharp, angular, and unrestrained. Energy fractures and swirls, creating a sense of chaos and momentum. This is the heart of the tempest, the moment when everything is cast into motion and nothing feels certain. But every storm eventually breaks. Slowly, the atmosphere opens. The weight lifts. What was dark begins to give way to clarity. Hope enters quietly at first, then grows, revealing a renewed sense of direction and possibility. The world that reemerges is not the same one that existed before the storm.
The show concludes in radiant warmth. Light expands. And from the storm’s passing, a renewed, strengthened spirit takes flight, celebrating resilience, clarity, and the beauty of a transformed sky.
Other Versions
Pricing
Music Package - $2,550
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
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