| Price: $1,650 | Duration: 8:00 |
| Wind Difficulty: Grade 3.5 | |
| Percussion Difficulty: Intermediate | |
Paint It Black is a dark, cinematic production that explores the gradual transformation of light into shadow. As darker forces emerge, they interrupt, influence, and ultimately consume the world around them. The contrast between light and darkness drives the production toward a powerful, inevitable conclusion engulfed in black.
Musically, the show blends orchestral writing with modern sound design, weaving familiar themes from Paint It Black throughout the production alongside Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor.
Visually, the color guard plays a central role in shaping the environment and influencing the ensemble. As the production unfolds, the movement and visual design become increasingly intense and unified, bringing the musical and emotional journey to a dramatic conclusion.
Paint It Black was originally commissioned for the fall of 2026 and was released for the 2027 season.
Permission to arrange and perform must be granted to purchase this show due to the inclusion of a copyrighted material. There is an additional $430 publisher fee (approximate and subject to change) for the use of the song “Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones.
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 with notes for your visual designer 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
MainStage files come with all band shows (configured for two 88 key synths)
Complimentary uniform, printed flags/props consultation from Stay Other