Rhapsody en Route
Rhapsody en Route
Most great stories are about the journey, not the destination. Imagine you find yourself on a train trying to make your way back home. But then unexpectedly, you fall in love with another person who happens to be sharing the same journey as you. That is what this show is all about. From a design standpoint, you have two very broad subjects to work with: "Romance" and "Trains". Additionally, you will get to work with three fantastic pieces of source music! I love this show because it is musically interesting but also provides endless visual and effect possibilities.
Rhapsody en Route
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Length: 7:29
Commissioned by the Westmont High School Marching Band in Campbell, California
Music
Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin (Public Domain)
The Great Locomotive Chase by Robert W. Smith
"Home" from The Wiz by Charlie Smalls
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
Most great stories are about the journey, not the destination. Imagine you find yourself on a train trying to make your way back home. But then unexpectedly, you fall in love with another person who happens to be sharing the same journey as you. That is what this show is all about. From a design standpoint, you have two very broad subjects to work with: "Romance" and "Trains". Additionally, you will get to work with three fantastic pieces of source music! I love this show because it is musically interesting but also provides endless visual and effect possibilities.
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Piccolo
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Trombone
-Baritone
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone
-Xylophone/Chimes
-Bells
-Synthesizer
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
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 - $1,700
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 - $1,700
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
-Piccolo
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Trombone
-Baritone
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone
-Xylophone/Chimes
-Bells
-Synthesizer
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums