As heard performed by the Bluecoats drumline in the DCI lot in 2014, there’s no escaping the Vortex - by Roger Carter.

Sheet music available from Tapspace at http://www.tapspace.com

Vortex (by Roger Carter)

The audience will feel whisked away to an arctic landscape with this show's blustery breezes, snowy scenes, swirling blizzard, and overall majestic aesthetic. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a Snuggie®/Slanket®, because this show is sure to chill you to the bone!

Originally commissioned by Clear Brook High School who was the 2015 WGI PSO Silver Medalist.

Below Zero (Open Class)

Ninja 2.0! We removed the weapon and fighting-inspired influences from the original composition, and gave it a more Tai Chi flavor. As human beings, We are in a constant state of flux, trying to find balance. This is show is about the eternal struggle between the Yin and the Yang. With an updated soundscape and some fresh beats, this show is both excited and has some great moments of purity that will envelope the audience like a warm blanket.

Note: Due tot the fact that the and Ninja are in many ways the same show, both cannot be licensed for the same competition schedule.

Visaudio Designs Indoor Percussion

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Balance (World Class with Preshow)

Exhausted from putting the finishing touches on his famous piano piece, "Fϋr Elise", the romantic composer, Ludwig Von Beethoven, dozes off into a nightmarish slumber.  Fully aware of his inevitable hearing loss, Beethoven manifests an evil version of himself (played by the center snare), which torments him throughout his dream.  The evil manifestation plays games with the comatose Beethoven; at one point even mocking his hearing loss by having the battery section fake playing while a sampler plays low frequency drum notes.  Famous quotes from Beethoven's 5th and 9th symphonies, as well as his famous "Moonlight Sonata" are twisted and distorted through the use of modern styles such as rock, dubstep, hip-hop, and many others. The evil chaos culminates as all of these different styles and quotes converge.  As the turmoil reaches its peak, it is abruptly halted, Beethoven wakes up from his nightmare, and he finishes his work.

Beethovens Nightmare

Sheet music available from Tapspace at https://www.tapspace.com.

Tapspace Concert Literature

Beyond the Clouds (Jim Casella)

Santa Clara Vanguard Drumline, DCI Finals Warmup Lot 2018

Santa Clara Vanguard Drumline 2018 Finals

Mentally crazy, crazy in love, and "Whoa, that was crazy!" are some of the ways we explore Crazy in this exciting production.

Crazy (Open/World)

All indoor percussion shows available exclusively from Visaudio Designs.

Geisha (World Class)

Broken City 2019 -Cede-

Music from Gargoyles (Mvts 3 and 4), by Lowell Liebermann, and
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Anitra's Dance and In the Hall of the Mountain King), by Edvard Grieg
Arranged by Brian Blume
Originally written for and performed by Greenfield-Central H.S.

(Photo by Tony Karp)

Shadows

Music from The Planets, by Gustav Holst
Arranged by Brian Blume
Intermediate A Class Indoor Percussion Show
Originally written for and performed by Northview H.S. (2013 IPA Class A State Champion)

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, when asked, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the universe?” gave a most astounding answer. Recognizing that we are made of the same elements that swirled around from the beginning of the universe, Tyson feels a deep connection to all that is out there. Using the text from Tyson’s interview with TIME Magazine, and well-known music from the Planets, this show explores what Tyson and others consider to be The Most Astounding Fact.

(Artwork by Tim Keller)

The Most Astounding Fact

Percussionist, composer, and educator Brian Blume has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player, and studio percussionist, with ensembles such as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, BluHill Percussion Duo, Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Indianapolis Colts Drumline. Brian currently serves as Assistant Professor of Percussion at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), where he oversees the percussion studio, teaches music theory and history, and directs the SEU Fireline. Prior to his appointment at SEU, Brian taught percussion at Center Grove High School (Greenwood, IN), who boasts one of the nation’s premiere high school percussion programs. As a composer, Brian has received numerous commissions and has works published by Tapspace Publications, PercMaster Publications, and drop6 media. Brian earned both Master and Bachelor of Music degrees in percussion performance from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. For more, visit www.brianblumemusic.com.

The Most Astounding Fact

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