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Indoor percussion shows arranged and/or composed by Brian Blume.

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An exotic production about an Egyptian Pharaoh's quest to achieve immortality. If you'd rather not be tied into the original story ine presented by Tyler Junior College, the music could easily be adapted to fit another Egyptian or Middle-Eastern theme show. 

Commissioned by Tyler Junior College and was a 2013 WGI PIO Finalist.

Immortal (World Class)

The Dawn M1

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It seems that the usefulness of polyrhythms has always been questioned. It’s as if musicians are waiting for a time period when polyrhythms will become acceptable to use other than only for special occasions. The goal for this show is to demonstrate that it is not only possible, but advantageous to have a nearly constant flow of polyrhythms from beginning to end.

The show has a safe structure of an Intro/Opener, Ballad, Drum Break, and Closer. The music begins by building slowly and indecisively, attempting several styles before establishing a full decision towards the end of the Opener. Pit helps uncover a unique, emotional melody. Drum Break is packed with varying styles and is very musically expressive. As with the Intro, the Closer starts with some captivating layers. Repeated and modified several times during the Closer is that same curious melody found in the Ballad. The energy of the group is continually increased proven by the tempo markings, the number of “f’s” on the page, and the amount of ink per square inch.

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Time For Polyrhythms - Indoor Show

Music includes:
Hurt, by Trent Reznor
I Can See Clearly Now, by Johnny Nash
Original music, by Brian Blume

Intermediate/Advanced A Class Indoor Percussion Show
Originally written for and performed by Northview H.S.

There are times when it's hard to get a clear picture of what is happening in the world around us, or even in our own lives. When things are ambiguous, undefined, not grounded in anything relatable. Or maybe when our emotional and internal vision is clouded by pain and hurt. But for many, coming through a painful or difficult time can provide a clearer vision and understanding than ever before. Using original music, Trent Reznor's "Hurt", and Johnny Nash's, "I Can See Clearly Now", this show takes us on a journey of what it means for our lives to come Into Focus.

(Artwork by Tim Keller)

Into Focus

Imagine Jumanji, with evil spirits. In this game, the roll of the dice determines what the spirits do. "if you decide to roll the dice, you must play this game... until the end." Make sure you check out Pioneer's WGI video for prop and set ideas!

Originally commissioned by Pioneer Indoor and was the 2014 WGI PIO Silver Medalist

Spiritus Ipsum (Open Class)

"I can't change, even if I tried, even if I wanted to." This show highlights the unfortunate fact that bullying continues to be a problem, and only continues to get worse as it has become even more difficult for victims to escape the menacing of bullies. Using the song "Same Love" by Macklemore as the musical material, this show presents a sobering, but in the end uplifting vignette of this ongoing societal issue.

Copyright permissions for "Same Love" by Macklemore will have to be secured before show can be licensed.

Originally commissioned by Clear Brook High School in 2014

I Can't Change (A Class)

Imagine Jumanji, with evil spirits. In this game, the roll of the dice determines what the spirits do. "if you decide to roll the dice, you must play this game... until the end." Make sure you check out Pioneer's WGI video for prop and set ideas!

Originally commissioned by Pioneer Indoor and was the 2014 WGI PIO Silver Medalist

Spiritus Ipsum (A Class)

Music includes:
Original music, by Brian Blume
Carl Goes Up, (from Disney's UP), by Michael Giacchino
Fly Away, by Lenny Kravitz

Audio samples from:
US Airways flight 1549 radio recording
TED talk, by Ric Elias (passenger on the flight)

Intermediate/Easy Open Class Indoor Percussion Show
Originally written for and performed by Franklin Community H.S.

Learn To Fly

Music from:
Pure Imagination, by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Symphony No. 9 (New World), by Antonin Dvorak

Audio samples provided by Kody Jones

Intermediate/Easy Open Class Indoor Percussion Show
Originally written for and performed by Northview H.S.

(Artwork by Tim Keller)

New Worlds

Using the idea of sinking in water as a metaphor for dealing with depression, this show is sure to impact anyone who experiences it. With the gradual sinking to the bottom and triumphant rise to the top, this show would be a great vehicle for exploring a greater and mature emotional palette with your ensemble.

Originally commissioned by Pioneer Indoor who was the 2015 WGI PIO Silver Medalist.

Into The Deep (World Class)

Some Native American cultures believe that you will have four spiritual animals throughout your lifetime. Each animal represents a different stage and helps to guide you. This production shows that progression through Snake, Bear, Eagle, and Wolf. You could take this concept as is, or adapt it to your own tribal show concept.

Originally commissioned by Vegas Vanguard in 2015

The Native Path (Open Class)

Into The Deep (A Class)

Music from:
Friction, by Brian Blume
Friction, by Imagine Dragons

Intermediate/Easy Open Class Indoor Percussion Show
Originally written for and performed by Northview H.S.

(Artwork by Tim Keller)

Friction

Sound, shape, rhythm, body, and time: they can all be bent, warped, and twisted.

Bent (A Class)

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Geisha (World Class)

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)

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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