Elements

Elements is a captivating 4-segment marching band show exploring the four basic elements: Air, Earth, Water, and Fire. The journey begins with "Air," highlighted by the iconic In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins and Rocketman by Elton John, evoking the free-flowing nature of wind. Segment 2, a moving ballad, focuses on "Earth" with Michael Jackson's Earth Song, featuring an Alto Saxophone soloist and a powerful impact moment. Transitioning into "Water," Segment 3 showcases the playful and dynamic qualities of water through a marimba solo, Raindance by Alice Gomez and Marilyn Rife. Finally, the show culminates with "Fire," a rousing rendition of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, capturing the aggressive and violent nature of fire in a thrilling conclusion.

• • "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins
  • "Rocketman" by Elton John
  • "Earthsong" by Michael Jackson
  • "Raindance" by Alice Gomez & Marilyn Rife
  • "Firebird Suite" by Stravinsky

Show Duration: 7:45

Tempo Range: 80, 86, 140, 160 BPM

Difficulty Levels:

• Brass: 3
• Woodwind: 3
  
• Battery: 3
• Front Ensemble: 3

Instrumentation: 

• Winds:
  
  • Flute
  • Clarinet 1, 2
    
  • Alto Saxophone
  • Tenor Saxophone
    
  • Baritone Saxophone
  • Trumpet 1, 2
  • Mellophone
  • Trombone
  • Baritone
  • Tuba
    
• Percussion:
  • Glockenspiel
  • Vibraphone 1, 2
    
  • Xylophone
  • Marimba 1, 2
  • Synthesizer
  • Sampler
  • Drumset
  • Percussion 1, 2, 3
  • Snares
  • Tenors (6 Drums)
  • 5 Bass Drums (4 Bass Drum part available upon request)
  • Cymbals