The Birth of Planet Earth

I. Elements
II. Plants
III. Creatures

Difficulty: Easy-Medium

Length: 6:07

Commissioned by the Annapolis Area Christian School Marching Band in Annapolis, Maryland

Music

Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (Public Domain)
Spring from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi (Public Domain)
Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre
All Creatures of Our God and King by William Henry Draper (Public Domain)
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
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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

From Mt. Everest to the Amazon rainforest, planet Earth is home to some of the most beautiful places in the universe. This show explores the wonders of our world in three parts. Part 1 explores the natural elements of our planet including water, air and fire. Part 2 explores the incredible plants and vegetation that we get to enjoy on a daily basis. Part 3 explores the incredible creatures of our earth including animals and humans. Celebrate planet Earth with this show!

Other Versions

This show is also available as a marching band show without battery

Instrumentation

WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Bass Clarinet (Optional)
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax (Optional)
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Baritone
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba

BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*

FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Synthesizer
-Sound FX
-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