To conclude our Godzilla show, Mike Story opens with a powerful theme that gives way to a short trumpet solo, followed by a quiet section featuring wistful chords in the woodwinds and mallets. This quickly builds to the heroic final theme, which in turn builds in intensity to bring the show to a stunning conclusion. / Marching Band

Beautifully scored for the field this very effective production number allows your band to explore lighter textures and softer dynamics. Woodwinds play a prominent role and there are short solo segments for trumpet. There is abrief full band build before winding down to a quiet and sensitive ending.

Delicate mallet colors and gorgeous harmonic textures combine with lyric solos by trumpet and horn in this masterful setting. The full ensemble builds to a rich and emotional peak then tapers to a quiet ending.

from The Phantom of the Opera-Here is a marvelously paced closing production on this familiar song from The Phantom of the Opera. Opening with a trumpet solo Paul's arrangement builds impressively to a climax then tapers to a quiet ending with the distinctively dissonant phantom chords.

Bocook The Incredibles is the latest movie from the masters of animation at Pixar Studios. The story tells of a family of undercover superheroes who while trying to live the quiet suburban life are forced into action to save the world. The music is inspired by 1960’s TV cop dramas and spy thrillers and fits the action perfectly. This arrangement for concert band by Jay Bocook is guaranteed to be a sure fire hit.

Carl Wittrock's wide interest in global folk-music resulted in this concert-piece based on original African rhythms. Obviously the percussion section has a conspicious role to play but the band too may indulge itself in moments of thoroughly delightful excitement. The introduction depicts the awakening of nature and develops into a dance. The (main) motif of this dance is from a dance entitled Apollo and comes from Gambia. Its accompaniment consists of an ostinato pattern by balaphon-master Maudo Susa. The quiet middle movement is based on the rhythm of the 'gigbo' : a traditional dance from Ghana. In the final movement -which also bears a slight resemblanceto a theme from 'The Lion King'- the so-called 'Kono' rhythm is used. The work is played most advantageously using djembes. Challenge and please your percussion section with 'The African Connection'. Carl Wittrock's brede interesse voor de wereldmuziek resulteerde in dit op originele Afrikaanse ritmes gebaseerde concertwerk. Het slagwerk speelt uiteraard een opvallende rol maar ook het orkest kan zich op een heerlijke manier uitleven. De inleiding schildert het ontwaken van de natuur welke overgaat in een dans. Het motief van deze dans (Apollo) is afkomstig uit Gambia. De begeleiding bestaat uit een ostinaatpatroon van de balafon-meester Maudo Susa. De basis van het rustige middendeel is gelegen in het ritme van de Gigbo een traditionele dans uit Ghana. Het laatste deel (met enige gelijkenis met The Lion King) maakt gebruik van het zogenaamde Kono ritme. Het werk komt het best tot zijn recht als er gebruik wordt gemaakt van djembes.Daag uw percussie sectie uit en doe ze een groot plezier met: The African Connection!

Alfred Music is pleased to present a three-piece halftime show based on the thrilling music from the hit motion picture Godzilla. Composer Alexandre Desplat has crafted a stunning score that translates perfectly to the marching band medium. Part 1 of our show begins quietly and mysteriously before gradually building to the rousing main theme. / Marching Band