As Dante begins his ascent into the heavens, familiar chord progressions are sung by an angelic choir, with the winds layering in, building as Dante approaches the gates of heaven. Trumpets and upper woodwinds have a brilliant and triumphant feature, which builds to a huge impact as Dante walks the final steps of his journey. The battery and front ensemble transition us to our final phrase, a glorious and immense impact, accompanied by church bells and heavenly sounds, as Dante completes his journey.

Paradiso

The dragon appears as a creature of legend in almost every culture. Using incredibly thematic and intense original music, combined with “Taking Flight,” (based on music from the movie “How to Train Your Dragon,”) this show explores these myths and their meaning.

The Awakening

Fast, driving tempos and dark features set the stage as the Dragon’s fire wreaks havoc upon the Earth.

The Dragons fly to their own world as the smoke clears, recapping melodies from throughout the show.

Dragon Fire and Between Earth and Sky

Taking Flight

Opens the show immediately with uptempo, Latin style impact. A trumpet solo progresses, with various sections of the band building and climbing behind the soloist to the second full impact of the show. After a brief, slower tango feel, another segment of layering begins, adding a huge accelerando to the end of the opener with ample general effect.

Fuego Latino

Begins with a percussion feature and a recapitulation of the original theme. The final movement is full of high GE full band impacts, mini percussion features and an ending that will allow your band to leave a strong statement on the field long after they’ve trooped the stands!

Fuego Latino Dos

Starts out with a slow, dynamically sensitive feel featuring an alto saxophone solo. The tempo moves to a slow tango featuring a small group with tenor saxophone lead, which develops through the full band. The song immediately takes off into a bright mambo feel, featuring high energy breaks, wind features and rhythm that is sure to get the crowd on their feet!

Nightlife Tango

“Home of the Brave” is a modern, drum corps style twist to the patriotic music we all know and love. This show is sure to give goosebumps to every member of the performing ensemble, and audience!

Standing O Marching