Indoor Percussion Shows and Marching Band Shows

Rain Forest  

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
Grade 3-4
8:26/7:05 with and without preshow, respectively

Inspired by our indoor percussion show of the same name, this show is a tribally inspired production that envelopes the audience in the sights and sounds of a tropical rain forest!

Full Show

1. Preshow/Opener (individual movement recordings coming soon)
2. Ballad/Thunderstorm (individual movement recordings coming soon)
3. Closer (individual movement recordings coming soon)

Scitys  

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
Grade 4-5
8:46/7:35 with and without preshow, respectively

With sections name Simplicity, Multiplicity, Velocity, Elasticity, Virtuosity, and Intensity, this show is a seamless stream of episodes that offer musical and visual interpretations of these "scitys".

Full Show

1. Preshow/Multiplicity/Velocity
2. Elasticity
3. Virtuosity
4. Intensity

Together  

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
Grade 4
7:50/7:10 with and without preshow, respectively

This show is all about bring different things together: woodwinds and brass, forms on the field, and colors. Also, when times gets hard, people come together in times of trouble.

Full Show with SFX
Full Show music only

1. Preshow/Opener
2. Ballad
3. Closer

Evolution  

arr. by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
Grade 4
8:21/7:04 with and without preshow, respectively

This is an exciting collection of well-known classical pieces, presenting a show that evolves from Broque and dark to more modern and light.

Also, note that many of the pieces carry with them copyright restrictions, so licensing fees will need to be taken care of before a license for the show is sold. We can assist you with that or refer you to a very qualify attorney who specializes in the field.

Full Show

1. Preshow/Bach Choralesque
2. Dies Irae - Mozart's Requiem, March to the Scaffold
3. Clar de Lune
4. Shostakovich Symphony 1 Mvt. 2 *
5. Appalachian Spring *

What If?

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
Grade 4
8:30/7:25 with and without preshow, respectively

What If is an original show marching band show that was inspired by our indoor percussion show of the same name. What if there was only one? Many? Only Wood? Metal This show is programmed to be effective and transparent right out of the box with all of the effects built in, so your hands are left free to teach and for your kids to enjoy performing! It simply begs the question, "What if?"

What If - Full Show

Movement 1
Movement 2
Movement 3
Movement 4

Symphonic Dreams

arr. by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
Grade 4
8:38/7:30 with and without preshow, respectively

This show was originally programmed as a potpourri of classical music, with a dream type associated with each section. It could be easily rebranded for another concept.

Also, note that many of the pieces carry with them copyright restrictions, so licensing fees will need to be taken care of before a license for the show is sold. We can assist you with that or refer you to a very qualify attorney who specializes in the field.

Full Show

1. Brahm's Lullaby, Festive Overture, 1812 Overture, William Tell *
2. Farandole
   
3. Ravel's Piano Concerto Mvt. II *
4. Verdi's Requiem, Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 *
5. Young Person's Guide to Orchestra *

Around The World

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
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

$1500
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 Industrial Revolution

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$1500
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

$1500
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

$1500
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 *

Deep Blue

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
High Open Class/Low World
6:10

Plainly put, this show is all about emmersing the performers and the audience in the sights and sounds of the ocean. From the lush ambiance, sounds and imagery of the deep blue ocean to the intensity of a category 5 hurricane, this show is sure to leave those who experience it awestruck.

All sound effects are included with the show.

Deep Blue

Commissioned by Clear Brook High School, and was the 2011 WGI Scholastic Open Silver Medalist.

Last

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
Mid/High Open Class
6:13

Last: something we've all experienced in some form. Whether it's a situation, a moment or a memory, Last is a part of all our lives.

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

Last

Originally commissioned by Brookwood High School, and was a 2011 WGI Scholastic Open Finalist.

Strictly Business 

by Bryan T. Harmsen and Richard Kearns

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
Low Open Class
5:49

Following a typical day at the office in corporate America, this show is all kinds of fun for everyone involved. Starting with the moment you wake up in the morning, then to the morning rush, the inevitable midday crash, and the joy of reaching the end of the day, people will go wild for the bits that play on the pop icons "Office Space" and "The Office". Note that the theme from "The Office" will not be sent unless the right to arrange has been acquired. That tag is intended to replace the opening 0:15 of the show.

Various sound effects are included with the show.

Strictly Business

Originally commissioned by Palestine High School, and was the 2011 TCGC PSO Gold Medalist.

Dark and Twisted 

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
High Open/Low World
5:40

Some things are dark and some things are twisted. In this show, many of them are both. The combination of the twisting and spiraling sound effects and the sinister musical score create a poignantly vivid soundscape. With an equally twisted visual package, this show is sure to impress.

Various sound effects are included with the show.

Dark and Twisted

Follow

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
Mid A Class
5:35

The opening part of this show is about the simple act of following, as well as the opposite: leading. From there, it takes a turn more towards the idea of following leaders in times of trouble. The majestic vocal parts in this show are certain to pull some emotion out of even the most hardened individual.

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

Follow

Originally commissioned by Cypress Ranch and Wapak High School in 2011.

Ninja

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
Mid Open Class
5:15

Opening with a mysterious effect that allows your performers/ninjas to sneak out of the shadows, this show is a lot of energy and moods packed into a small package. After the initial onslaught of notes, it takes a more ambient turn, allowing more subtle Tai Chi sorts of body moves. From there, it's just high intensity all the way to the end, where the ninjas disappear into the shadows.

Various sound effects are included with the show.

Ninja

Originally commissioned by Cy Fair High School, and was the 2011 TCGC PSO Silver Medalist.

Bent

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
A Class
5:40

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

Bent

En Route

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
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 some sound effect samples are included with the show.

En Route

Flow

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
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.

Flow

Heart

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
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.

Heart

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

Native Echoes

arr. by Robbie Green

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
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.

Native Echoes *

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

Rain Forest

by Bryan T. Harmsen

$750 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
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.

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 (Music Only - see below for drill pricing)
Mid/High Open Class
5:52

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.

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!

World Fusion