SUMMARY

“This is why alchemy exists. So that everyone will search for his treasure, find it, and then want to be better than he was. For when we strive to become better, everyone around us strives to become better, too.”

Take a surreal odyssey through a desolate desert wasteland that initially seems hostile and threatening, but soon begins to transform into something magical and otherworldly. It reminds us that the journey to become who we are is never easy, but the journey is purposeful, defining, and hopefully, ultimately, beautiful.

REPERTOIRE

Paul’s Dream — Hans Zimmer
Starvation — Thomas Bergersen
Jazz Suite No. 2 — Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphonic Metamorphosis — Paul Hindemith
Blue Silk — René Dupéré
Svensk Sås — Terje Olsen
Momento Magico — Ulf Wakenius

COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE NEEDED FOR ALL PIECES

featured solos or sections:

Flute solo
Saxophone quartet (AATB)
Tuba soli
EWI Solo

INFORMATION

Year Commissioned: 2025
Difficulty: Grade 4
Duration: 8:30 (plus opt. 1:30 pre-show/vamp)
2025 Bands of America Regional Medalist

Percussion by Matt Hahn
Sound design by Tim Mitchell

Commissioned by the Campbell County High School Marching Band (KY) — Mr. Nick Little, Director 

PRICING

Winds Only — $1,000
• Individual Movements (x4) — $300/per

Most winds-only arrangements include a front ensemble sketch.
Full percussion arrangements and sound design packages can be purchased through their respective arrangers/designers. Please contact me for more information.