Sky Above
Sky Above
When we look to the sky, we might see a beautiful clear blue. We might see a stormy night. We might peer into the vaults of heaven. The sky tells many stories and gives a glimpse into the vast universe that we exist in. Sky Above is an exploration of the sky and its inspiration for music, poetry, and art. The show begins by establishing the sky we are about to explore, before it quickly devolves into a violent storm. The storm then clears away as the sun sets into the night. We get to enjoy a beautiful starry night with a ballad rendition of Sky Full of Stars, and as we head to the end of our show we see the sun rising anew and bringing forth a beautiful blue sky. Musically, we have paired music selections that tell this story and visually, you can use a variety of visual tools such as costumes, silks, props or backdrops to show the different phases, colors and moods of this show.
Sky Above
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Length: 7:47
Commissioned by the Davis High School Marching Band in Yakima, Washington
Music
Thunder by Imagine Dragons
Gayaneh by Aram Khachaturian
Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay
Here Comes The Sun by Jacob Collier
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Percussion by Reese Maultsby
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
When we look to the sky, we might see a beautiful clear blue. We might see a stormy night. We might peer into the vaults of heaven. The sky tells many stories and gives a glimpse into the vast universe that we exist in. Sky Above is an exploration of the sky and its inspiration for music, poetry, and art. The show begins by establishing the sky we are about to explore, before it quickly devolves into a violent storm. The storm then clears away as the sun sets into the night. We get to enjoy a beautiful starry night with a ballad rendition of Sky Full of Stars, and as we head to the end of our show we see the sun rising anew and bringing forth a beautiful blue sky. Musically, we have paired music selections that tell this story and visually, you can use a variety of visual tools such as costumes, silks, props or backdrops to show the different phases, colors and moods of this show.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2, 3
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone
-Bells/Crotales
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-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
Listen to This Show
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 - $2,500
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 - $2,500
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, 3
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2, 3
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone
-Bells/Crotales
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-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