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2025 Marching Band Shows

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In the deadly world of black widow spiders, love and betrayal go hand in hand. ATE takes us along a journey that starts with Stravinsky's Rite of Spring mashed up with the classic The Itsy Bitsy Spider to help set the scene of your spider aesthetic. Maneater by Hall & Oates portrays a black widow who cannot be trusted, and Iggy Azalea’s Black Widow brings to life the doomed romance between black widows as the show ultimately ends with the demise of one of the spiders. Visual themes like spider webs or spider props, or a color palette of contrasting red and black, will help this show pop off the field and stand out to your audience.

ATE - Marching Band Show

The story of Narcissus is a timeless cautionary tale about the dangers of self-obsession. In the wild mountains of Greece, a handsome young man named Narcissus grew up admired for his beauty, yet he scorned the love of others, caring only for himself. One day, while wandering, he discovered a crystal-clear pool of water. Leaning over to drink, he was captivated by a beautiful face reflected in the water. Unaware that it was his own image, Narcissus became entranced, unable to tear himself away. He spent day after day gazing at the face he so adored, yet could never touch. Eventually, overcome by his longing, he wasted away, forever in love with a reflection he could never possess. Visual themes including Greek architecture, nature-based props such as mountains, and reflective materials representing the pool of water will bring Man In The Mirror to life on the field.

Man In The Mirror - Marching Band Show

Follow the journey of Robin Hood as he inspires a struggling town to rise above poverty and adversity. With the stirring and iconic score from the 1991 Prince of Thieves soundtrack by Michael Kamen and Bryan Adams, the music becomes a powerful voice in the storytelling, underscoring moments of hope, unity, and triumph. As the townspeople come together, they find strength in each other and discover their own power to create change. The show blends rich, emotional storytelling with a timeless soundtrack, capturing the spirit of resilience and the transformative power of community.

Prince of Thieves - Marching Band Show

Rearrange is a mind-bending puzzle of a show that explores the world of anagrams, where words hold hidden meanings and shifting perspectives unlock deeper truths. Each movement focuses on a different anagram, starting with "They See," which explores the mysteries of perception and reality. The show then shifts to "Silent," where the power of quietude and unspoken communication is revealed. Finally, "Synesthesia" immerses us in the sensory experience of sound, color, and emotion, challenging the boundaries of how we experience the world.

Rearrange - Marching Band Show

T Squared is a one-of-a-kind show that blends the timeless elegance of Tchaikovsky's music with the emotional journeys of Taylor Swift’s songs to tell a captivating love story. This show follows a love interest who is drawn to someone charming yet troublemaking. The love interest's dreams are filled with infatuation and their connection deepens, only to end in rejection. As the music of both classical and contemporary influences swirls together, T Squared builds to an unforgettable crescendo, with the two lovers finding their way back to each other — proving that love, no matter the odds, can bring harmony to even the most discordant hearts.

T Squared - Marching Band Show

Xponential is a thrilling exploration of power, growth, and understanding. The show begins by demonstrating the concept of power and its rapid, exponential increase—where every step forward builds on the last, creating a curve that grows steeper and more intense. Starting from nothing, we progressively add more, illustrating the power of X and how even the smallest change can lead to monumental results. As the show unfolds, we struggle to understand and harness this growing force. The show culminates with us mastering the power we’ve built, using it with full comprehension, and showing that true mastery comes only through understanding the forces we wield. The letter X is a powerful visual motif for this show and can be worked into every aspect of the design, from prop and silk designs to drill shapes and battery stick visuals.

Xponential - Marching Band Show

The sun is our ultimate source of life. It nourishes the planet, enabling growth and harmony, while it simultaneously wields great destructive power with its intense, searing energy. Burn invites us to reflect on the delicate balance between creation and destruction, reminding us of the sun's profound impact on both our world and our souls. The show begins with the sun rising over a calm morning. It quickly transitions to a darker tone as the sun’s wrath comes forth. Movement 2 takes us to a fiery mood with Night on Bald Mountain mashed up with Set Fire To The Rain, inviting a color palette of bright oranges, yellows and reds to the field. Movement 3 brings in the powerful ballad Burn from the musical Hamilton as we shift into a reflective and contemplative mood. The show concludes with Here Comes The Sun on a positive note to celebrate the balance between creation and destruction and the sun's essential role in the cycle of life, beauty, and transformation.

Burn - Marching Band Show

To The Edge is an inspiring journey of courage and self-discovery. We must push past fear and embrace uncertainty, knowing that every challenge — no matter how tough — is a step toward growth. Despite setbacks and doubts, we learn to leave fear behind, forge our own path, and rise above, proving that true strength comes from daring to go to the edge. This show features plenty of subtle moments in the music to lean into the 'edge' theme, such as the battery having an exposed moment in the opener where they play on the edge of their drums. In addition to being a compelling marching band show, To The Edge is a great vehicle to teach your students about strength and courage.

To The Edge

Delve into the complexities of science and the darker facets of human nature with Twisted Duality! Dr. Jekyll, a respected scientist driven by a desire to unlock his 'second nature,' experiments with the boundaries of human morality and identity. Through his transformation into the ruthless and uncontrollable Mr. Hyde, Jekyll gives rise to an alter ego who embraces every vice without remorse. As Jekyll struggles to control the dark power within him, he soon discovers that Hyde’s influence grows stronger with time, culminating in a tragic struggle for dominance. Twisted Duality explores the fine line between good and evil, questioning the cost of tampering with human identity and the consequences of losing control to our darker instincts.

Twisted Duality - Marching Band Show

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A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran (So Far Away)

Key & Peele  Substitute Teacher

Eric B And Rakim - Paid in Full ( Rare Breaks Mix )

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Burn - Marching Band Show

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