Marching Band

The state of nature and mankind is always twofold – good and evil. This struggle has been explored many times in literature and the media, e.g. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Phantom of the Opera.

The focus of Dynamic Duos is creating musical, visual and cultural references to duets, pairs and duos. Duets occur with two soloists and with two sections and can be staged effectively to enhance the concept.

From a literal standpoint, this show plays on the idea of endings. Ends of phrases are emphasized, repeated, and made into musical effects.

This show explores looking within to overcome obstacles. The four movements follow a process of preparation, execution, overcoming distractions and reaping the rewards of honing in your focus.

As the title suggests, this show moves from dark sounds and emotions to a positive, exhilarating ending and passes through many moods and styles along the way.

The story of this show takes place near a volcano. A thriving civilization has their world turned upside down by the volcano erupting and has to find the strength to build back stronger and better.

I Am is a show about individualism and people standing up with pride for what they are. It culminates in the closer with individual solo fragments across the field coming together in a vocal chorale “I Am … I Am … One”

Magnetic is a show that is ripe for visual imagery and effects. Some materials are attracted to a magnetic field and others are repulsed by it. The music focuses on contrast, variety and interaction of the various sections to create the magnetic music effects.