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B CORPS 2008 REPERTOIRE
Flight
| Songs: |
"Flight", "Turbine", "Through the Night", "Turbulence", & "Final Approach & Landing" |
| Composers: |
John Meehan and John Mackey |
| Program: |
The 2008 Blue Devils 'B' Corps program, entitled "Flight", features original compositions by John Meehan and John Mackey.
The first movement - "Taxi & Take Off" - begins with an excerpt from Mackey's "Turbine", and transitions into an up-tempo percussion feature that drives the corps down the runway; the tempo relaxes just as the wheels leave the pavement, and the first full corps impact lets you know that this "Flight" is officially off of the ground!
The second movement - "Through The Night" - allows you to settle into your seat and relax as the Corps begins their in-flight entertainment. Featuring the Mellophone section and a bluesy feel, this piece is sure to be one of the most memorable of the show.
Just when you thought you might get some shut-eye... "Turbulence", the Corps' third movement, rattles you into an adrenaline-filled state of awareness! The plane shudders and shakes as the percussion section navigates it's way through the menacing atmosphere. The brass section and color guard add to the intensity of this piece as the aircraft hurtles through the air!
In "Final Approach & Landing", the ensemble sets a course for home with an up- tempo and adventurous feel. The excitement grows as the ground rushes upwards, and when rubber meets concrete, he BD "B' Corps is at their strongest! Finishing with a triumphant parade down the runway, the 2008 BD "B" Corps program will leave you wanting more! |
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