SUMMARY

Beneath a vast and frozen landscape, something is waiting to awaken. Beneath the Permafrost begins in a world locked in ice, where bitter cold has concealed the life and beauty lying dormant below. As the ice begins to thaw, hints of color emerge and the once-barren landscape gives way to lush verdant forests and vibrant blooms. What begins frozen and desolate ultimately bursts to life in a breathtaking celebration of nature’s resilience and renewal.

REPERTOIRE

Caves — Cody Fry*
Die Moldau — Bedrich Smetana
Winter — Antonio Vivaldi
Ice Dance — Danny Elfman*
Arrival of the Birds — Jason Swinscoe*
Appalachian Spring — Aaron Copland*

*COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE NEEDED

featured solos or ENSEMBLES:

Piccolo solo
Flute trio
Baritone duet

INFORMATION

Year Commissioned: 2026
Difficulty: Grade 3.5
Duration: 7:20
2026 Bands of America Regional Finalist

Percussion and sound design by Scott Taylor
Program coordination by Clayton Harris

Commissioned by the Pecos High School Marching Band (TX) — Mr. Richard Cole, Director 

PRICING

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

Percussion arrangements and sound design packages are not included in any purchase. These can be purchased through their respective arrangers/designers. Please contact me for more information.