Spark - An Indoor Percussion Concept

Spark - An Indoor Percussion Concept
This is copyrighted asf so I can't sell this show to anyone. Just a creative project for myself.
Spark is a show about the growth and transformation of a group. It takes us on a journey through excitement, self-doubt, vulnerability, and ultimately leads to a powerful moment of self-realization-all expressed through music.
Movement 1 begins with a bold, energetic burst of confidence, representing the initial spark of excitement behind starting a brand-new program. John Mackey’s Kingfishers Catch Fire II captures the feeling of taking flight for the first time, full of hope and potential, as the group boldly steps into the competitive arena.
Movement 2 represents our self-doubt. After our initial competition, we retract into ourselves, doubting our performance and questioning our validity as a program when comparing ourselves to other lines. The music grows more introspective, reflecting the internal struggle and vulnerability we face as we grapple with uncertainty.
Movement 3 begins with a feature from each drumline subsection, as each "spark" builds upon the others, igniting the flame that represents our collective strength. DJO's End of Beginning serves as a metaphor for renewal and trust, with its central message, "Just trust me, you'll be fine." This, interwoven with the triumphant finale of Kingfishers Catch Fire, symbolizes the group's ultimate realization of their potential. Together, these elements show how individual sparks unite to create a powerful flame, driving us forward with confidence and pride.
Source Music:
Kingfishers Catch Fire II - John Mackey
Original Composition - Austin Young
End of Beginning - DJO
Techniques:
Triplet and duplet rolls (open and buzzed)
Paradiddles and paradiddlediddles
Basic flams
4-Mallet Technique (Front ensemble - marimbas)
Parts (in order of importance):
Piano
Two Marimbas
Vibraphone
Electric Bass
Glockenspiel
Percussion 1 (B.D., Shaker, Mark Tree)
Drum kit
Synth
Xylophone
Two Snares
Two Tenors
Four Basses
Cymbals

[@calvin4526]

As a percussionist, I approve of this message.

[@austinquads]

thank you!

[@jinxmodifications5641]

As a percussionist myself, its very enjoyable. Nothing really over powers one another and it all flows so well. Excellent work👏

[@austinquads]

@@jinxmodifications5641 thank you!

[@realyeahreal]

mcnutt special 🔥🔥🔥

[@austinquads]

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[@EaternBlueBird]

As a percussionist, this is amazing

[@austinquads]

thank you so much!

[@masonjones8040]

i think bro likes colin mcnutt lol. great stuff! very consistent with the front beats, and super consistent with the creative melodies

[@austinquads]

thanks so much!

[@IsaiahLamb]

What the heck this is boss

[@austinquads]

indoor percussion show

[@IsaiahLamb]

Yeah I got that haha it's good bro fr

[@midasee]

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[@jayspace2905]

Bro im a composer but I cant write for percussion at all. I am not a drummer and the most advanced thing I know about percussion is perradidles and flams. How do you write them so well? I am aware that some of this was made by someone else. But still

[@austinquads]

Writing battery (drumline) music simply becomes easier with playing experience. You get to know the different techniques and ways we use our hands to play notes and move around the drum. I'm only good at battery writing because that's literally the only instrument I've been playing for the past few years, make me write winds and I would come up with something unplayable 😅.

[@jayspace2905]

@austinquads lol that's fair, for a while i only wrote for symth, piano and brass bc that was all i knew lol. I accidentally found out about Tremolos and realized that "OH you can make heavy metal on here" So I'm getting excited to include percussion in my compositions