The Gate

The Gate tells the epic tale of an ancient tribal civilization that encounters an extraterrestrial being through a mysterious portal. In Segment 1, “The Arrival,” the tribe welcomes the visitor with awe and reverence, performing a ceremonial ritual filled with section features and powerful ensemble moments. In Segment 2, “The Sacrifice,” fear of the being’s departure leads the tribe to offer a sacrifice, led by a dramatic cymbal feature and an intense battery sequence. In the final segment, “The Departure/Take Us With You,” the tribe is rewarded with divine knowledge, celebrating with joyful, energetic music before being swept away through the Gate in a hauntingly beautiful front ensemble passage—never to be seen again.

Musical Selections:

• Original Music by John Max McFarland

Show Duration: 4:52

Tempo Range: 110, 190 BPM

Difficulty Levels:

• Battery: 4
• Front Ensemble: 4

Instrumentation

• Snares
• Tenors (6)
• Bass Drums (5)
• Cymbals
• Glockenspiel
• Vibraphone 1, 2
  
• Xylophone
• Marimba 1, 2
• Percussion 1, 2
  
• Drumset
• Sampler
• Synthesizer 1, 2

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