Xponential

Difficulty: Medium-Advanced

Length: 7:31

Commissioned by the Kamiak High School Marching Band in Mukilteo, Washington

Music

Can You Hear The Music by Ludwig Göransson
Main Titles (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) by Danny Elfman
X Gon' Give It To Ya by DMX
X by Xzibit
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Percussion by Eric Yahrmarkt
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

Xponential is a thrilling exploration of power, growth, and understanding. The show begins by demonstrating the concept of power and its rapid, exponential increase—where every step forward builds on the last, creating a curve that grows steeper and more intense. Starting from nothing, we progressively add more, illustrating the power of X and how even the smallest change can lead to monumental results. As the show unfolds, we struggle to understand and harness this growing force. The show culminates with us mastering the power we’ve built, using it with full comprehension, and showing that true mastery comes only through understanding the forces we wield. The letter X is a powerful visual motif for this show and can be worked into every aspect of the design, from prop and silk designs to drill shapes and battery stick visuals.

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Instrumentation

WINDS
-Flute 1, 2
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax 1, 2
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba

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

FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2, 3
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone
-Bells/Crotales
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-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