Incandescent

Incandescent is a visually charged and musically engaging show that loosely traces the evolution of the light bulb. It opens with an arrangement of Alexander Glazunov’s Chant du Menestrel, capturing the awe and elegance of the very first incandescent bulb. A theremin-led transition ushers in the vibrant era of neon, featuring a solo electric viola and bold, energetic musical selections that are sure to excite the audience. A percussion-driven shift brings the show into the modern age of LED lighting, where a high-energy dance break incorporates the hook from Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy (additional copyright licensing required). The production closes with an exhilarating mashup of Bad Guy and Chant du Menestrel, blending tradition and innovation. Designed with younger ensembles in mind, Incandescent offers strong opportunities for creative staging, movement, and visual effects—making it an ideal fit for the indoor winds format.

• • "Chant du Menestrel" by Alexander Glazunov

    "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish

Show Duration: 5:22

Tempo Range: 92, 96, 120, 144, 160 BPM

Difficulty Levels:

• Brass: 3
• Woodwind: 3
  
• Percussion: 4

Instrumentation: 

• Winds:
  
  • Flute
  • Clarinet
    
  • Alto Saxophone
  • Trumpet
  • Mellophone
    
  • Low Brass
  • Tuba
    
• Percussion:
  • Vibraphone 1
  • Vibraphone 2/Glockenspiel
    
  • Marimba 1
  • Marimba 2/Xylophone
  • Synthesizer
    
  • Percussion 1
  • Drumset
  • Electric Viola (could also be EWI etc.)