Bent

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750
A Class
5:40

Sound, shape, rhythm, body, and time: they can all be bent, warped, and twisted.

1. Bent
   

En Route

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750
High A Class/Low Open Class
5:55

There are three basic modes of transportation for getting around the United States: automobile, train, and airplane. Here we explore a few aspects of each means of conveyance, sometimes with a little twist!

All voiceover and sound effect samples are included with the show.

1. En Route
   

Flow

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750
High Open/Low World Class
5:45

In everything, there is a sense of Flow, or a lack thereof. This is an exploration of many variations and representations of Flow.

All voiceover samples are included with the show.

1. Flow
   

Groove

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750
Open Class
5:35

In every piece of music, there is a pulse, a way the music is felt - a Groove. We feel each one in a slightly different way. Feel this Groove.

1. Groove (recording coming soon)

Heart

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750
High Open/Low World Class
6:19

From the sounds of a heart beat to a passionate tango, this show is full of fire, emotion, and plenty of punch. While our emotions are complex, the throughline of "Heart" is pure and simple, and the programmed moments hit home in a variety of ways. Take your audience on an emotional journey, through the Heart.

All voiceover samples and various sound effects are included with the show. The voiceover in the recording will be updated soon to human narration, instead of the talking robot.

1. Heart
   

Originally commissioned by Imperial Percussion Theater, 2010 TCGC Independent Open Gold Medalists.

Native Echoes

arr. by Robbie Green

$750
High Open Class
6:06

Based on "Rite of Passage" a piece written by Jesse Monkman and available from Tapspace Publications. This production is aggressive, tribal, and taps in to the very primal nature of percussion.

1. Native Echoes *

* doesn't require permission directly from Tapspace as we handle this request in-house.

Rain Forest

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750
Low World Class
6:00

The title pretty much says it all. This show will emmerse both the audience and performers in the ambience of a tropical rain forest, with all of the elements of nature and wildlife whisking everyone away to a place other than our own suburban jungle.

All sound effects are included with the show.

1. Rain Forest
   

Originally commissioned by Clear Brook High School, and was the 2010 TCGC Scholastic World Silver Medalist.

What If?

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750
Mid/High Open Class
5:54

Every day, about so many things, we post the question "What If"? Through a series of programmed moments, this show takes you on a high-energy journey, asking many questions. What if this was your winter percussion show?

All voiceover samples and various sound effects are included with the show.

1. What If?
   

Originally commissioned by Brookwood High School, and was a 2010 WGI Scholastic Open Finalist.

World Fusion

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$500
Concert A Class (16 players)
5:22

This piece is all about combining "World" music with a bit of mild Jazz Fusion - hence, World Fusion! With flavors from all over the world, this piece is sure to be fun for both your students and the audience!

1. World Fusion
   

Around The World

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1750
Grade 3.5
7:45

Take a trip around the world all from your seat in the stadium. This is a show consisting of a few brief programmatic vignettes of a handful of countries and continents, namely the United States, Spain, India, Africa, and Japan.  We decided to use countries whose identity and culture could be clearly communicated through music and visual reinforcement.

All voiceover samples are included with the show.

1. Intro/U.S.A.
2. Spain
3. India/Africa
4. Japan/Outro

Blue Voices

arr. by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1750
Grade 4
7:35

This arrangement is best described as Blue Shades meets those famous blue painted mime musicians. An eclectic show, pulling from a variety of styles, Blue Voices drives from start to finish. An alternate title could be "Shades of Blue". The tunes with asterisks are interchangable.

1. Intro/Your Attention
2. Blue Rondo a la Turk
3. Up to the Roof *
4. Klein Mandelbrot *
5. Blue Shades

The Elements

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
Grade 3
7:45

A musical portrayal of the four ancient elements: Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth. This is an original composition, and does need copyright clearance.

1. Intro/Fire
2. Water/Wind
3. Earth

The Industrial Revolution

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1850
Grade 4
7:49

Based on the old folk melody Simple Gifts and the recognizable theme of the Dies Irae, this show is an interpretation of the effect that the Industrial Revolution had on every country where it occurred. Life became less simple, more harsh, and just darker in general. The transformation is portrayed by the color guard through changes in color (light to dark) and a gradual costume change from fair to rugged.  Also woven throughout are strains of America the Beautiful.

1. Before the Revolution
2. The Revolution Begins
3. A Shroud of Darkness
4. Steam and Metal/The Aftermath

Serenada Schizophrana

arr. by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1600
Grade 4
7:35

Based on Danny Elfman's symphonic symphonic composition of the same name, Serenada Schizophrana is a show full of haunting melodies and driving ostinatos that could be at the center of any show with a dark theme.  Check out the original music by Elfman for a nice symphonic treat!

1. Pianos *
2. Bells and Whistles/Forget *
3. Quadraped Patrol *

War and Peace

arr. by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1850
Grade 4
7:35 (8:57 with preshow)

Based on Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, this show is about a soldier who goes away to war, leaving his significant other behind. It is a story of love, passion, and devotion. There are two version of this show available. The first involves a sort of death/resurrection ending wherein the main soldier character dies. In the second version, the soldier lives to see another day and makes it home to see his girl he left at home.

Preshow and voiceover track is included with the show.

1. Intro/Good vs. Evil *
2. Love Duet *
3. War *
4. (a) Postlude or (b) Return Home/Celebration *