Marching In The Dark

Marching In The Dark is not your standard young band march. It introduces modal melodies and harmonies, with all sections getting a chance to shine. There is also a sound effect with the students imarchingi with a Foot Tap indicated. This should sound like feet walking and not a STOMP like kids may want to do. It purposefully comes from different areas of the band at times. All wind parts are easily approachable by 1st-year players. Ranges are generally within the first 6 notes. Upper WW are mostly in unison with an occasional 2nd Clarinet split. Lower WW/Brass are mostly in unison as well. Trombone occasionally separates for harmonic depth and avoids 6th position as much as possible. The Trumpet split is like the Clarinet in that it is rare and used for harmonic support and lower range for the youngest players. Percussion parts are somewhat more iadvancedi than the wind parts. It can still be performed using fewer players and simplified parts are provided. An optional Simplified Percussion part is provided that allows you to not use the Snare and Tenor Drum. Timpani has a 4-drum or 3-drum part with no pitch changes.