Like A Moth To A Flame

» Marching Band Intermediate
Price: $1,600 Duration: 7:35
Wind Difficulty: Grade 3
Percussion Difficulty: Intermediate
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Intermediate Version

Mvt 1 - Ensemble

Mvt 2 - Ensemble

Mvt 3 - Ensemble

Multiple Versions:

  • Not sure which version fits you best?
  • Reserve both for no additional cost!

Multiple Versions:

  • Not sure which version fits you best?
  • Reserve both for no additional cost!

Description:

Inspired by the concept of our indoor production, Drawn to the Flame, this new bersion features an entirely original soundtrack and show progression designed specifically for marching band. A fusion of immersive sound design and orchestral inspiration, paired with a built-in visual identity, creates a production that is both impactful and accessible—setting your ensemble up for success.

At its core, the show explores the universal and complex human experience of being drawn toward something that is simultaneously alluring and potentially harmful. This tension highlights the paradoxical nature of desire and provides a rich foundation for a wide range of interpretive possibilities within the visual program. Moth wings and flame imagery can be expressed through costuming and flags, while a large lantern-style prop may serve as the symbolic flame anchoring the production.

This show is based off of Stravinksy's Firebird which is in the public domain and features a Trumpet solo in mvt 1, a Flute/Clarinet duet and a Flute/Muted trumpet in mvt 2 and a Flute solo in mvt 3.

"Like a Moth to a Flame" was originally commissioned for the fall of 2025 and was released for the 2026 season.

*Perusal score available upon request

(Original video for reference)

Percussion:

  • Snare
  • Tenor
  • 4 & 5 Bass Drums
  • Cymbals
  • 3 Marimbas
  • Xylophone/Crotales
  • Glockenspiel/Chimes
  • 3 Vibes
  • Drum Set
  • Timpani
  • 2 Synthesizers
  • 2 Aux. Percussion

Full Winds:

  • Flute 1, 2
  • Clarinet 1, 2
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Alto Sax 1, 2
  • Tenor Sax
  • Baritone Sax
  • Trumpet 1, 2, 3
  • Mellophone 1, 2
  • Low Brass 1, 2, 3 (LB 3 T.C. parts provided)
  • Tuba

Reduced Winds:

  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Alto Sax
  • Tenor Sax
  • Baritone Sax
  • Trumpet 1, 2
  • Mellophone
  • Low Brass 1, 2 (LB 2 T.C. parts provided)
  • Tuba

What You Get:

  PDF files including Wind Scores, Percussion Scores, Drill Scores (Winds + Battery) and all Individual Parts

  MP3 recordings for the Full Ensemble, Click Tracks and Battery Percussion only

  Samples/Sound Effects in individual wav file format

  Count Sheets for each Movement in Excel file format

  Personal Login Page with a username and password to access all your show files

  Sibelius or XML files can be provided for an additional fee. Inquire for more information

  NEW! MainStage files come with all band shows. Inquire for more information

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