Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
SHOW SELECTION
Using the music ideas/concepts we have discussed in class, please choose a show them/
music selection for your marching band show. In the space below, please indicate the
music selection(s) you will be using and complete the rubric for each piece or segment of
our show.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR SHOW CONCEPT – WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS:
This show features selections from Michael Jackson, Warren Zevon, Radiohead, and Ray
Parker, Jr. I chose this show because the theme provides many creative opportunities for
drill design, color guard and band movement, and prop/flag design. Most, if not all of the
music is well known and I believe it will appeal to all types of audiences that my program
will encounter. One thing in particular that I had to think about was the “marchability” of
the music. When I was deciding between this show and another, I realized that some of
the music selections in the other show were at awkward tempos- too slow to march in
single time, yet too fast to march double time. The music in this show will provide good
marching tempos. The show will start with a dramatic opening from Bach’s Toccata and
Fuge in D minor, which will transition into the Ghostbuster’s theme. Then it will move on
to the Warren Zevon classic, “Werewolves of London” (shoutout to my dad on this one).
The ballad portion of the show will feature “Creep” by Radiohead, and then the show will
finish with “Thriller” by Michael Jackson.
KEY
Style/Description: discuss the style of the piece in brief detail, notating any tempo issues
or changes in style within the piece, i.e. fanfare-like opening, medium tempo, faster end
section.
Solo/Section features: indicate the solo opportunities or sections that may carry the
melody or be featured.
Musical Concepts: indicate the musical concepts that can be or should be addressed
when teaching each selection, i.e. chromatic scales, lyrical playing and air support, bi-
tonality or atonality, double tonguing, etc.
Visual Concepts: indicate the visual concepts that can be implemented with the music.
This will include: drill design ideas (shapes, movement), staging (solos, sections with
melody), color guard ideas, choreography, colors (flags), props, etc.
- SEGMENT #1 -
TITLE
Toccata and Fuge in D Minor
ARRANGER/COMPOSER
J. S. Bach
Estimated Segment LENGTH
0:26
This piece is meant to start off the show in an
ominous way. It should start out in a stately way,
STYLE/DESCRIPTION but not too big yet. As it progresses, it builds until
• Genre the whole band is playing the strong final chords.
• Musical Style There may be issues with timing/conducting.
• Tempi
- SEGMENT #2 -
TITLE Ghostbusters
ARRANGER/COMPOSER Ray Parker, Jr.
Estimated Segment LENGTH 1:38
The style and articulation are very important in this
piece as it is very well known. While it isn’t a very
STYLE/DESCRIPTION fast piece, the tempo must be kept from dragging.
• Genre
• Musical Style
• Tempi
- SEGMENT #3 -
TITLE
Werewolves of London
ARRANGER/COMPOSER
Warren Zevon
Estimated Segment LENGTH
2:30
This piece has a moderate tempo and classic rock
feel. Possible opportunity for improvised solo.
STYLE/DESCRIPTION
• Genre
• Musical Style
• Tempi
There is an opportunity for a rockin’ solo by
potentially a guitar, drums, etc.
SOLO/SECTION FEATURES
• Solo/Soli
• Features
• Melody
• Countermelody
VISUAL CONCEPTS
• Drill Design/Pictures
• Movement
• Colors
• Guard Ideas
• Props
- SEGMENT #4 -
TITLE Creep
ARRANGER/COMPOSER Radiohead
Estimated Segment LENGTH 1:30
This selection will serve as the ballad of the show.
It started off somewhat soft, but grows until the
STYLE/DESCRIPTION chorus, which will be a big impact point.
• Genre
• Musical Style
• Tempi
- SEGMENT #5 -
TITLE
Thriller
ARRANGER/COMPOSER
Michael Jackson
Estimated Segment LENGTH
2:30
This selection consists of a groovy rock style.
Consistent tempo and style throughout.
STYLE/DESCRIPTION
• Genre
• Musical Style
• Tempi