| Price: $1,650 | Duration: 7:35 |
| Wind Difficulty: Grade 3.5 | |
| Percussion Difficulty: Intermediate | |
Winds of the North is a film-score–driven production rooted in Nordic and medieval-inspired sound worlds. The show opens by establishing a vast, mythic environment defined by cold, space, and atmosphere. As the production develops, the threat of winter intensifies, bringing tension, instability, and conflict. The show should feel epic and immersive, with moments of intensity and isolation balanced by strength and hope. The takeaway is endurance and forward motion — surviving harsh conditions and emerging stronger on the other side.
A major event — suggested as an avalanche, battle, or natural force — fractures the environment and leaves a figure or group isolated. The ballad centers on stillness and separation, with a sense of exposure and uncertainty. As light begins to break through the visual and musical texture, the show transitions into a final journey forward, carrying momentum, strength, and resolution as winter loosens its grip.
Winds of the North was originally commissioned for the fall of 2026 and was released for the 2027 season.
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
