How Wonderful Life Is
How Wonderful Life Is
Old classics revived plus collaborations with modern artists. Whether a sentimental song about a loved one or a rock ballad about blasting off to space, Elton John’s music is wildly influential and continues to inspire heartfelt emotion across generations. How Wonderful Life Is leads a musical and visual journey that reflects on the legendary cultural impact of Elton John and how his music captures the daily struggles and triumphs that we all face.
How Wonderful Life Is
Difficulty: Medium
Pre-Show Length: 0:51
Show Length: 8:19
Commissioned by the Mt. Spokane High School Marching Band in Mead, Washington
Music
Your Song by Elton John
Rocketman by Elton John
Tiny Dancer by Elton John
Candle In The Wind by Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
Cold Heart by Elton John and Dua Lipa
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John and George Michael
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell
Listen to this music on Spotify
The non-original music in this show was arranged with permission, ONLY after securing the rights to arrange and perform through Tresona Music. Any future ensemble that wishes to perform this show will have to obtain the same rights and permissions.
Show Description
Old classics revived plus collaborations with modern artists. Whether a sentimental song about a loved one or a rock ballad about blasting off to space, Elton John’s music is wildly influential and continues to inspire heartfelt emotion across generations. How Wonderful Life Is leads a musical and visual journey that reflects on the legendary cultural impact of Elton John and how his music captures the daily struggles and triumphs that we all face.
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Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Drum Set
-Rack Percussion 1, 2, 3
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums
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Drill Package
The drill package available for this show is written for marching members, with limited number adjustments included with purchase.
Difficulty:
Section Numbers:
Pricing
Music Package - $2,600
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
Drill Package -
Includes drill with limited number adjustments.
Add-Ons
Custom services (please contact us for a price quote)
-Program coordination
-Custom drill design
-Custom winds choreography
-Custom guard choreography
-Wind and percussion adaptations
Pricing
Music Package - $2,600
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
Drill Package -
Includes drill with limited number adjustments.
Add-Ons
Custom services (please contact us for a price quote)
-Program coordination
-Custom drill design
-Custom winds choreography
-Custom guard choreography
-Wind and percussion adaptations
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Drum Set
-Rack Percussion 1, 2, 3
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums