SUMMARY

There’s something valuable hiding beneath the surface, and Liquid Gold is ready to strike it rich. This high-energy production captures the thrill of the oil boom, as the search for what lies underground builds toward the exhilarating moment when black gold finally begins to flow. From the grit and machinery of the oil fields to the rush of newfound fortune, the field comes alive with movement, energy, and larger-than-life spectacle. Liquid Gold is a bold, playful celebration of discovery, ambition, and hitting the mother lode.

REPERTOIRE

Symphony No. 5, IV. Machine — William Bolcom
Clock Tower Parade — Thomas Bergersen
Landman Main Titles — Andrew Lockington
Tulsa: A Symphonic Portrait in Oil — Don Gillis
The Ecstasy of Gold — Ennio Morricone

COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE NEEDED FOR ALL PIECES

featured solos or ENSEMBLES:

Flute duet
Clarinet solo
Baritone saxophone solo
Mellophone solo

INFORMATION

Year Commissioned: 2026
Difficulty: Grade 3.5-4
Duration: 6:35

Percussion & sound design by Jack Albert
Program coordination by Brian Joyce

Commissioned by the Starkville High School Marching Band (MS) — Mr. Shawn Sullivan, 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.