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Revolution

Revolution

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A spark ignites. A restless energy stirs in the air as voices rise against oppression, demanding change. Revolution is a powerful musical journey through struggle, defiance, and triumph, beginning with the relentless drive of Muse’s Uprising, as the first cries of resistance echo through the ensemble. The movement gains momentum, growing stronger with every pulse, until it erupts into Todd Stalter’s Whirlybird—a whirlwind of chaos and kinetic energy that represents the frenzy of rebellion. The fight is in full force, the intensity undeniable, as the revolution reaches its boiling point.

 

But every battle comes at a cost. The dust settles into an eerie calm as the band delivers a hauntingly beautiful arrangement of Simon & Garfunkel’s Sound of Silence, a moment of reflection for those lost in the fight. Then, out of the stillness, a spark reignites—the percussion section takes over with a driving, pulsing reprise of Uprising, a rhythmic rallying cry that reignites the flames of resistance. As the heartbeat of the revolution grows stronger, it surges into the triumphant and fiery strains of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. The revolution is won, the people stand victorious, and a new era is born. The flames of change burn bright—unstoppable, undeniable, and eternal.


Musical Selections:
    • "Uprising" by Muse
    • "Whirlybird" by Todd Stalter
    • "Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel
    • "Firebird Suite" by Stravinsky

NOTE: This show contains copyrighted music arrangements. For assistance in obtaining licensing, contact us.

Show Duration: 6:23

Tempo Range: 72, 80, 90, 112, 128, 144, 160 BPM

Difficulty Levels:

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

Instrumentation:

  • Winds:
    • Flute
    • Clarinet 1, 2
    • Alto Saxophone
    • Trumpet 1, 2
    • Mellophone
    • Trombone 1, 2
    • Baritone
    • Tuba
    • French Horn (or mellophone) Soloist
  • Percussion:
    • Glockenspiel/Xylophone (1 player)
    • Vibraphone
    • Marimba
    • Synthesizer
    • Sampler
    • Percussion 1, 2, 3
    • Snares
    • Tenors (6 Drums)
    • 5 Bass Drums (4 Bass Drum part available upon request)
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