The Forest Awaits

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 5:00

Commissioned by the Cle Elum/Roslyn High School Marching Band in Cle Elum, Washington

Music

Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev
The Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi (Public Domain)
An Alpine Symphony by Richard Strauss (Public Domain)
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
Arranged by Jeff Chambers and Pete Chambers
Percussion by Pete 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

This show is a must-listen for small bands on the hunt for a show they can achieve but still be effective with! Inspired by the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood, this show uses incredible source music to tell the story from beginning to end. This show now has battery and front ensemble percussion writing included in it and is the perfect show for a small band looking to put on a big production!

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Instrumentation

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

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

FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba
-Vibraphone
-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