Shane has teamed up with some of the best Indoor Percussion arrangers, Mark Reynolds, John Dunlap, and Phil Christenot to bring you tried and true musical programs that have been put to the test on the court. ALL of these shows have seen the floor at WGI FINALS or won awards in local circuits. Do you really want to gamble with other sites that offer a show that has not seen hard competition? If the answer is no, then you have come to the right place!
A Performers Discovery: Expression, Presence, Control, Balance; this is the focus of this composition. As the musician discovers these elements of performing in the winter drum line arena, they also discover success and musicianship!
Have you ever wanted to blend into the back ground and disappear? Or, stand out while everyone else blends in? With color-filled backdrops and a different color on each side of the uniform, anything is possible! As the drum line moves in front of the backdrop and turns to the matching color on their uniform they blend into any environment. This show is a great way to focus on certain sections when hiding others in front of the colored backdrops. The vibrant colors of Blue, Green, Yellow and Red will bring this show to life!
Clockwise will take you chronologically through a day. Getting up in the morning and going to work just to find out how the day drags is almost as exciting as getting off work and rushing home!
Are you tired of huge sets that take weeks to build only to realize you can't get them in the gym? This is a show for those that want a simple floor layout and only one prop to drag in. With a small raised platform in the middle of the floor, members take turns performing on the box during the show. The box is an outlet to let loose. If your members have lots of personality and want a way to show it off, this is the one for you!
When you see the color Red it has different meanings depending on your emotion at the time. The color of red evokes and demonstrates many emotions. This composition focuses on the opposites of Love and Hate and the sameness of Red. The musical journey along with different shades of red will carry the audience through the Power of Red.
Most of us have a stereotype we're associated with. In this fun and upbeat show we explore some of those different stereotypes. Have fun characterizing Rednecks, Cheerleaders, Jocks, Hippies, and Band Geeks. The music is a soundtrack that carries you through the scenario of a new kid at school that has trouble finding new friends. The lesson is that in the end you just have to be yourself even if you're a band geek!
Not Square is a perfect name for this program. This musical piece includes some great moving syncopated lines from the keyboards along with battery parts that really bring out the Not Square portion of the musical program. The premise on which this show is conceived is all about not being square. It leaves a lot of room for you to develop the visual program the way you want it and for your members to have fun performing the show.
Pace Yourself takes you on a roller coaster ride of tempos, feels and dynamics to really bring out the idea of Pace Yourself. This program is visually and musically based on a race. From the starting line to fatigue to the final lap, this will be loads of fun learning!
Quick change is what happens with these musical phrases. It provides an opportunity for some unique effects when coordinated with your visual program. It is designed for quick color changes with abrupt musical transitions. Take a listen to see if this is the one for your ensemble!
Your musicians will love playing this show with its aggressive punch! The audience member is taken through many ideas of being "Twisted" with the concepts of music and visual ideas. This is for the medium to advanced group.
Your members will have a great time exploring the experience of being "out of tune" and "in tune" with this fun show. Range of ideas from messed up drill converted to clean drill and out of tune chords or dirty snare parts that get "in tune" at the snap of a finger.
This show tugs at the heart strings of any one that watches it. It is based on the voice of 2 parents speaking of their "hopes" and "wants" for their unborn child. The music easily sets up each idea the parents are trying to get across.
The show focuses on the "unfocused" student. We have all had them. With these catchy melodies and sweet battery licks you can mold you visual package into an "audience friendly" show!
With this music and your visual program you can bring to life "Dichotomy". You can explore the ideas of opposite colors and sounds with this well put together show. Loud to soft, metal to wood, light to dark, slow to fast, etc...
Won WGI Independent Open Class! Explore types of "Body Language" with this musical journey. It allows for your visual program to focus on 5 interpretations of "Body Language". Your members will love performing this show with attitude! This pit orchestration allows for minimum/maximum players.
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Pit-Only Shows
Use these shows as a starting point for your show. They are available for purchase as an entire show or as individual songs. Great for the aspiring battery arranger!
This show was written to excite and intrigue the crowd. This show was originally designed in stereo with equal instruments on both sides of the floor and played with stereo effects. If you like Dream Theater you will love this!
This show was arranged for a young group that needed doubled parts so less experienced members may be included within the ensemble. There are many opportunities for battery to have musical and visual demanding moments.
Contact Shane to have Shane and his team customize a show for your group. To give your ensemble the essential visual layer with body movement and choreography, contact Jeremy Thompson.
