Description:

    The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico as a day of celebration, remember the loved ones lost, who for one day awake and celebrate with the living. This brand new marching band adaptation is based on our highly successful indoor percussion show performed by POW Percussion in 2019.

    Musically, the production relies on tasteful soundscapes and the musical influence of Mexican folk music. The score acts as the soundtrack to the movie-like plot development for the audience.

    The story opens with a main character on a small stage, the “ofrenda” or altar, lighting candles for their loved ones (all male/female roles can be switched based on your membership). As each candle is lit at the altar, a corresponding larger candle or frame on the field becomes illuminated or comes to life. In the original production, we had large vintage photographs printed inside of large photo frames, which could also potentially be back lit by lights for more production value.  In this key moment of the show, we establish the relationship that the actions of the character at the ofrenda, has an effect on the rest of those in the after life - aka the band and color guard! 

    This show was originally commissioned for the fall of 2020 and was released for the 2021 season.

    *Perusal score available upon request

Original POW Percussion Performance: