Cast Your Net
This show uses the folk tune "The Water is Wide" to tell the whimsical story of a fishing boat crew. Cast off in the early morning, capture the excitement of the catch, and return to a harbor alive with color and sound as the day's work turns into a celebration.
- Cast Off - soloists introduce "The Water is Wide" over gentle rolling textures, like voices drifting across a quiet dock. The music swells into an energetic nautical setting that sends the crew out to sea.
- The Wide Water - a longing, more introspective version of "The Water is Wide" becomes the heart of the production. A featured soloist carries the melody while transparent scoring and flowing front ensemble patterns give way to a beautiful full ensemble arrival.
- The Catch - the closer bursts into motion as the nets grow heavy and the boat comes to life. Fragments of the folk tune return in a more confident, upbeat setting as the crew returns to a harbor that feels joyful and celebratory.
Growth Series
Originally commissioned by the Concordia High School Band. Jennifer Porath, director.
No battery percussion: this show includes a full front ensemble percussion arrangement, designed so that battery percussion is not necessary.
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| Instrumentation | Price |
|---|---|
| Winds with percussion outline | $1,600 |
| Winds & full percussion | $2,000 |
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Show package includes:
- PDF files for full score and all parts
- Exclusive performance rights within your band's classification group at events you attend (ask about our Reservation Form for more details)
- Individual .wav files for any triggered sound effects or pre-shows. MainStage files available upon request with purchase of full percussion arrangement.
- Free "Show Off" customization - we will modify any solo or feature in the show to fit your performers. Whether it's changing the instrumentation or reworking the music for a different level of technical achievement, we'll help you show off the best parts of your band!
- Other modifications to fit your band (for example: changing battery instrumentation, doubling parts, etc.)
- MP3 audio recording of the full show
- Private password-protected web page containing all show files for digital download
- 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
