Indoor Percussion - A Class

This show is all about the beauty of nature. It was an attempt to capture that aesthetic, while allowing the audience to experience it in their own way and become enveloped in the beautiful sounds of a solo soprano singer and all kinds of other cool organic sounds. This show is pretty heavy on the sampling side, with almost 200 sampled events, so experience with samplers or the willingness to learn is a must.

Originally commissioned by Cy-Fair High School and was a 2014 WGI PSO Finalist

The Arbor Effect (A Class)

With raging fires and alarm sounds, sizzling desert heat, the refreshing cool down, and a little “Hot In Herre” by Nelly, “Bring The Heat” is sure to be a crowd favorite where you take this show!

Copyright permissions for “Hot In Herre” will have to be secured before a show license will be sold.

Originally commissioned by Civitas Indpendent Percussion and was a 2014 WGI PIA Finalist

Bring The Heat (A 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)

"I suppose, in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go. But what always hurts the most, is not taking a moment... to say goodbye." This show takes the audience on a deeply emotional tale about a son and his estranged father. With a deeply-sampled, haunting soundtrack, this show would make a great vehicle for any show concept about an somber journey with an uplifting ending. 

As this show uses around 120 audio samples, experience with sampling or the willingness to learn and acquire the appropriate equipment are a must.

Copyright permissions for "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol must be acquired before the show will be licensed.

Originally commissioned by Legacy Indoor in 2014

The Last Goodbye (A Class)

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 (A 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 (A Class)

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 (A Class)

In this production, we highlight four larger ideas regarding focus: 1) directing musical and visual focus, 2) creating sound and form that seems to go in and out of focus, 3) focusing through zen-like meditation, and 4) maintaining focus through distractions.

Originally commissioned by Dorman High School and was a 2015 WGI PSO Finalist

Focal Point (A Class)

This show is a simple yet epic representation of a few iconic elements that people tend to think of when heros come to mind. The goal was to try and avoid some of the common, and "it's been done" elements that find their way into modern productions. Focusing more on moods and simple concepts, this musical package could provide you with a great starting point for a rebranded, epic concept.

Note: Copyright permissions for "Hymn of Acxiom" will need to be secured before show can be licensed.

Originally commissioned by Civitas Independent in 2015

Indoor Percussion - A Class

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