Untitled Marching Band Movement

So, I started another field show, as I have nothing else I really want to do to my other one, and I'm stuck. I'm not sure what to write in it next... here is a mus and midi.

MIDI LISTENERS:
Around :46, it cuts out a lot of instruments for some odd reason. It does it while I'm in Finale 2003 too. Not sure why...


Percussion criticism wanted.

When I listened to this, I was a bit surprised that it was supposed to be a field show- if you were to take that slower, it would sound like some sort of imperial march.

Anyway, onto the point. I think you could now use a section that brings the listener away from that regal and uptight feel that you have created. I'm not sure if necessarily an adagio or serene section would work for a field show, but something a little less uptight, just as I said before.

I felt a bit of Final Fantasy IX in that.

The main problem I see with this is there's very little movement from the 'i' chord. It feels a little 'drony'. Thats not to say it's bad, it could just probably use a bit more harmonic movement.

Originally Posted by Jamie Whitmarsh

I felt a bit of Final Fantasy IX in that.

I LOVE that game!! Anyway...

The main problem I see with this is there's very little movement from the 'i' chord. It feels a little 'drony'. Thats not to say it's bad, it could just probably use a bit more harmonic movement.

That sounds right. It doesn't seem to leave one or two chords very often, and doesn't give much interest.

Ok. Thanks.

Originally Posted by IHoldThePenHaHa

When I listened to this, I was a bit surprised that it was supposed to be a field show- if you were to take that slower, it would sound like some sort of imperial march.

Anyway, onto the point. I think you could now use a section that brings the listener away from that regal and uptight feel that you have created. I'm not sure if necessarily an adagio or serene section would work for a field show, but something a little less uptight, just as I said before.

That helped me name it! Thanks!

Slower section is next (er... second movement I mean.. maybe I call it, "The Princess".)

Gah, this song is starting to remind me of (Robert?) Jager's Third Suite! GAH!

I finished the movement (with percussion! Which I would like some opinions on...)

I'm getting this asian feel and I like it! Haha!
I like the strong perc. pulse. A good start.
But I agree with Jamie, needs more harmonic movement.

Haha, thanks. Ah, i see now, my Bass Marimba part is that way...

*changes bass marimba part*


Ok, is it... better?

Bass Marimba...in Marching Band?! Your pit would kill you!

heh.. Not as much as they'd kill our director if he choose the show I think he is. they have to sing. lol

My only criticism, aside from what has been said, is that it feels a little "blocky." You move from one idea to the next, and the transitions are well executed, but the final effect is a linear sequence of unrelated parts. Try repeating and developing your ideas more. Music is very repetitious; the trick is to repeat yourself enough to give your piece a sense of wholeness, but not so much that you bore the listener.