The Butterfly Effect

Originally commissioned in 2012 by Riverton High School (Utah)

    "Jungle noises and bird calls begin The Butterfly Effect and build the opening production by adding in
    gentle chimes before the movement really starts to take off. Different voices layer in as the tempo picks
    up leading to a strong brass fanfare supported by the full percussion section. As quickly as this comes,
    we move back to a lighter "flighty" feel showcasing various musical voices. As each new idea is introduced,
    it consumes the direction of the show until another idea effortlessly takes over. The ballad creates a more
    relaxed and dreamy tone utilizing a saxophone soloist to lead in the ensemble. The dream-like state is shattered
    when dissonant tones and the battery move the show right into a cadence-like percussion feature. Warm brassy
    tones begin the next production where previous musical statements are further developed and built upon,
    giving the show a strong cohesive finale as the multiple thoughts finally become one.

    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.

The Butterfly Effect
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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