Westward Bound
Westward Bound
Told through the eyes of a young girl, Westward Bound follows a pioneering family’s journey to the untamed lands of the west. The show begins with her excitement and trepidation as they leave behind their old life in search of the vast sky and snow-capped mountains. As they endure the hardships of the trail — rough wagons, cold rivers, and long days — the girl learns the true meaning of home, discovering that it’s not just the land, but the bond of family that makes a place feel like home. With strong themes of discovery and determination, our show Westward Bound will capture the imaginations of your students and audiences alike.
Westward Bound
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Length: 7:44
Commissioned by the Ripley High School Marching Band in Ripley, Mississippi
Music
Yellowstone Theme by Brian Tyler
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
To The Stars by Randy Edelman
The Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio Morricone
Arranged by Zach Ohara
Sound Design by Taylor Heath
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
Told through the eyes of a young girl, Westward Bound follows a pioneering family’s journey to the untamed lands of the west. The show begins with her excitement and trepidation as they leave behind their old life in search of the vast sky and snow-capped mountains. As they endure the hardships of the trail — rough wagons, cold rivers, and long days — the girl learns the true meaning of home, discovering that it’s not just the land, but the bond of family that makes a place feel like home. With strong themes of discovery and determination, our show Westward Bound will capture the imaginations of your students and audiences alike.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-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
-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 1, 2
-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
-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