A Change of Tone Marching Band Show Arrangement by Tim Hinton
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A great concept with a clever musical twist! Very famous, recognizable, audience-friendly classical melodies are played and then “transformed” to a different tone! Happy “major” melodies like “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” or “Beethoven’s 9th” shift to a dark, minor tone. Famous “minor” melodies like “Night on Bald Mountain” become a gorgeous lush ballad in a major key! Audiences and judges feel smart as they hear the tonality shift throughout this original marching arrangement. Review from a fan: “I loved your show; it was the best concept I’ve ever seen from any marching band (including drum corps), and you guys executed it very well! I really enjoyed your music selection and transitions to parallel keys; it was very interesting and extremely effective (along with the unique solos and duets) at creating a change in tone. Congratulations to you and whoever else helped in creating that show, and congratulations to your amazing band!”
Difficulty Level: Medium, Grade 4
Style: Contemporary Arrangements of Classical Music
Arranged by Tim Hinton
Percussion Music by John Cypert
Tim Hinton has been arranging successful, engaging, educational marching band shows for over 25 years. Any existing show can be customized to fit your band’s exact needs and show concept, maximizing your strengths and hiding any weaknesses. Contact Tim about this service at Tim@MarchingRoundtable.com
Tim is the host of the Marching Roundtable podcast at www.MarchingRoundtable.com and creator of Marching Arts Education at www.MarchingArtsEducation.com.
