H2O

Originally commissioned in 2007 by Sierra Vista High School (Nevada)

    Ice
    Strong full ensemble hits open this production before giving way to the front ensemble and the crackling of ice.
    The pit increases the tempo as low drums continue the build before a quick middle voice feature starts a full
    ensemble impact. The battery takes center stage with woodwind support, leaving room for other musical voices
    to feature themselves on top of the percussion. Complex voicing gives sophistication as the winds finish each
    others’ phrases before a full ensemble build and crash to the end.


    Liquid
    Wind and rain noises open the ballad accompanied by musical flourishes. On top of these building and diminishing
    phrases each musical voice is given the opportunity to be showcased leading to a build with a unique ethereal sound.


    Steam
    A steam train powered by the battery and front ensemble leads us into the closer while train bells add ambiance
    in the background. As the train noises pick up speed, the brass add in, further embellishing the illusion. A break
    from the build gives the woodwinds a chance to show off with impressive runs before the percussion and a
    fanfare of brass begin the build once more, finally bringing an end to
    H2O.

    Composed by John M. Meehan (ASCAP)
    Published by Silent JAM Music (ASCAP)
    Liner Notes by Kendall De Jong

The show title, movement names and show length may be edited to meet the needs of the purchasing ensemble.

H2O
Benefits of purchasing a "Previously Composed Show"
• Exclusivity (your state in purchase price, extra states available for a small additional fee)
• Cost Effective (price for complete winds, percussion and SmartMusic, is comparable to 4-5 permission to arrange requests)
• Time Effective (once all the paperwork is agreed to, your show is typically delivered within two weeks)
• Proven Quality (these shows were written for competitive marching bands like yours, competing and succeeding at State and BOA)
  • WINDS - $600
    Purchase price includes all of the following...
    • Full wind instrumentation scores and parts
    • Reduced wind instrumentation scores and parts
  • $250 - Wind notation files (Sibelius 6 and XML to import into Finale) to be used to
    edit, change, and create SmartMusic files as needed for the performing season only.
  • $250 - Percussion notation files (Sibelius 6 and XML to import into Finale) to be used to
    edit, change, and create SmartMusic files as needed for the performing season only.
  • $600 Percussion scores and parts by Mike Huestis with "as is" instrumentation.

All scores and parts are delivered in pdf file format.

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