SUMMARY

Symphonic Evolution depicts the dichotomy between string and wind instruments at the intersection of classical and modern styles of music. The show begins as a sort of battle between the strings and the winds, where the winds battle the strings in the opener before a moment of calm allows the strings to dominate in the ballad. As the show reaches its conclusion, the string and wind instruments begin to work together harmoniously.

NOTE: While preferred, you do not need a string quintet to perform this show! The quintet can be adapted to almost any SSATB wind arrangement.

REPERTOIRE

Can You Hear the Music? — Ludwig Göransson
Symphony in B-Flat — Paul Hindemith
Symphonic Metamorphosis — Paul Hindemith
Festive Overture — Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Concerto No. 2 — Dmitri Shostakovich
Red Velvet — Charlie Robbins
To Be — Shubh Saran

COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE NEEDED FOR ALL PIECES

featured solos or sections:

String quintet (entire show)
Flute solo
Euphonium solo

INFORMATION

Year Commissioned: 2025
Difficulty: Grade 4
Duration: 7:30 (plus 0:45 pre-show)

Percussion by Cole Williams
Sound design by Bryson Teel

Commissioned by the Blue Valley Southwest High School Marching Band (KS) — Mr. Brandon Lesando, 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.