Music

Requiem: Dies Irae by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
To Die For by Hans Zimmer
Skyfall by Adele
Arranged by Tim Mitchell and Jeff Chambers
Front Ensemble by 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

Vesuvius immerses audiences in the grandeur and tragedy of Pompeii, capturing a city alive with culture, commerce, and human spirit on the brink of catastrophe. From the bustling marketplaces to the quiet moments of reflection, the show evokes the vibrancy of Roman life as witnessed through the eyes of Pliny the Younger.

As tension builds, the audience feels the ominous presence of Mount Vesuvius looming over the city. Explosive eruptions of sound mirror the catastrophic eruption, with ash, fire, and chaos consuming the streets and homes. The music swells with intensity, conveying both awe and terror, as the city’s final moments are immortalized in time.

In the aftermath, silence and stillness evoke centuries of loss, remembrance, and the enduring mystery of Pompeii. Preserved beneath layers of ash, the city and its people remain frozen in history, their stories echoing through music and imagery.

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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 1, 2
-Electric 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