Queen of the Hive
A tale of tyranny, betrayal, and the coming of a new era, portrayed through the metaphor of a bee hive. Features original music with full sound effects design.
- Reign of Terror - The queen (a clarinet soloist or other woodwind) holds court over her subjects in this buzzing, menacing opener.
- A New Queen - The birth of another queen is heralded by a french horn soloist in the hushed beginnings of this movement. She is revealed in the climactic final moments, as the music becomes more confrontational.
- Rebellion - A twisted and warped version of "Flight of the Bumblebee" takes over as the hive rebels against its former ruler.
- A New Era - With the old queen gone, the hive celebrates its new queen and the age to come.
World Class Series
Originally commissioned by the Columbus North High School, Columbus, IN. Bryan Munoz, director.
This show does not include a full percussion arrangement, only a minimal outline written by the winds arranger as part of the original commission. If you are interested in commissioning a percussion arrangement customized for your ensemble, please contact us!
| Instrumentation | Price |
|---|---|
| Winds with percussion outline | $2,000 |
Customization
We can customize any show to fit your needs. For significant modifications or additions to our shows, contact us for a Customization Quote. Our writing calendar fills up as the year goes on, so the sooner your request is received, the better!
Show package includes:
- PDF files for full score and all parts
- MP3 audio recording of the full show
- Individual .wav files for any triggered sound effects or pre-shows. MainStage files available upon request.
- Minor instrumentation/orchestration adjustments (moving a solo to a different instrument, adding/removing bass drums from battery, etc.)
- Private password protected web page containing all files for digital download
- Exclusive performance rights within your band's classification group at events you attend (ask about our Reservation Form for more details)
- Performance permission for one full season (typically ending in November)
- If you buy the winds score and plan on using your own percussion arranger, we can offer Finale/Dorico/MusicXML files upon request
