The Hero Within
The Hero Within
There’s no question that we are living in difficult times. We all become empowered when we take the time to realize each of us has a hero within ourselves. We all have the opportunity to be a hero for someone else and something that is bigger than ourselves. Sometimes that means carrying a sword, sometimes that means standing up for what is right, even when no one is looking and sometimes that means just showing up and trying our best. Anyone can slay a dragon. But try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That is what makes a real hero.
The Hero Within
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Length: 6:54
Commissioned by the Copley High School Marching Band in Akron, Ohio
Music
Heroes by David Bowie
With Heart and Voice by David Gillingham
Sanctuary by Frank Ticheli
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
Poem by Matthew Stevens
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
There’s no question that we are living in difficult times. We all become empowered when we take the time to realize each of us has a hero within ourselves. We all have the opportunity to be a hero for someone else and something that is bigger than ourselves. Sometimes that means carrying a sword, sometimes that means standing up for what is right, even when no one is looking and sometimes that means just showing up and trying our best. Anyone can slay a dragon. But try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That is what makes a real hero.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-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
-Sound FX
-Bass Guitar
-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
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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 - $2,400
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 - $2,400
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, 3
-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
-Sound FX
-Bass Guitar
-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