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How do I contact Box Six?

Can I get an original custom show?

Can adjustments be made to your shows?

How does Regional Exclusivity work?

Can I mix and match movements of your different shows to create my own show?

What if we don’t have the exact instrumentation that Box Six sells for a particular show?

Do Box Six shows come with drill?

Can I get your Sibelius files to make my own changes and modifications to a show?

What are your payment conditions like?

What is the time period I have to perform a show once purchased?

Why are “Box Six” shows more expensive than average shows available on the web?

What is a sampler?

Can any show be adjusted to any level?

How do you know what division you should be in?

What is WGI?

What is SCPA?

What is the breakdown of levels of difficulty?

Can I buy the wind parts separate from the percussion parts?

Can I get a wind sample (perusal) score for a particular show?

What is a Co-Commission?

Answers

 How do I contact Box Six?
      You can contact Box Six with general questions at anytime by emailing contact@box-six.com. For show related questions you can also contact John Mapes directly at mapes@box-six.com or Ian Grom at grom@box-six.com.

 Can I get an original custom show?
       We do offer a limited number of custom shows for Marching band shows. Please see the "Co-Commission" FAQ. Unfortunately we are not in the position at this time to do any custom indoor percussion shows. We are extremely busy with our current work load and simply have no more time in the schedule.

 Can adjustments be made to your shows?
      Yes, an additional fee will apply depending on the amount of changes.

 What is regional exclusivity?
      Box Six bases our Regional Exclusivity on the circuits that each group competes in. We rely on information from our customers to report every circuit they plan to attend including: local shows not sanctioned by a circuit (i.e. "Indiana State Fair Marching Band Contest"), local circuits (i.e. Southern California Percussion Alliance) and national circuits (i.e. WGI Finals or WGI Spartanburg regional). We will not sell the same show twice in the same local circuit or local show. For National circuits like WGI or BOA, we will not sell the same show twice for specific regional or championship locations. It is very important that every customer report accurate circuit info to guarantee regional exclusivity for all groups. Box Six does not take any financial responsibility for groups who perform shows outside of the regional information they provide to us at the time of purchase. Any break in this exclusivity due to change in plans for that given school without written consent from Box Six is the sole responsibility of the offending school or organization.

 Can I mix and match movements of your different shows to create my own show?
      Unfortunately not. The shows are designed with a flow in mind, and to mix and match would completely disrupt the original intent. Also, since we guarantee regional exclusivity to all of our customers, a show made up of two or three different movements would mean that each of those respective shows would be eliminated from that region.

 What if we don’t have the exact instrumentation that Box Six sells for a particular show?
      You can have us customize it for a fee depending on how much work is needed, or you can make adjustments on your own. For example, if you don’t have a drum set player you can easily adapt the part to an upright hi-hat/snare set up for an auxiliary player. If you don’t have 3 marimbas or 3 vibes it is not a cause for concern. The extra mallet parts help fill out the sound but can be easily adapted to fit most keyboard sections. Feel free to contact us if there are any concerns about instrumentation.

 Do Box Six shows come with drill?
      No. None of our shows come with drill, but they do come with a detailed count sheet with information to help guide the shows visually. Every group is a different size and has different skill sets. There would be no way to offer quality visual packages for the masses with a one size fits all mentality. This site is set-up for the group that is looking to get to the next level, not including drill reflects that philosophy. We do however have a list of drill writers we highly recommend on our services page.

 Can I get your Sibelius files to make my own changes and modifications to a show?
      We do not offer electronic files in an effort to protect our investment. It is standard publisher procedure not to let these files into the public. You will receive the parts in PDF format and are free to make any adjustments and modifications on your own.

 What are your payment conditions like?
      We prefer money up front but understand that all school budgets and timelines are different. The more you communicate with us, the more we can work with your particular situation. You can pay for your show by check or money order. We also offer the convenience of making your payment via PayPal, which allows you to pay with credit card or directly withdraw from your bank account. If you choose the PayPal option, please note there is a 2.9% PayPal surcharge in addition to the initial cost of the show.

 What is the time period I have to perform a show once purchased?      The shows are to be used for one competitive season. If a group wants to use the work beyond that, additional permission will be required.

 Why are “Box Six” shows more expensive than average shows available on the web?
      As you can tell from the recordings, a lot of time and energy has gone into creating these productions. All of these shows have been finalists or medalists at either the local or national level. As designers, we don’t just have experience in every class, but success in every class and are currently active in the activity on many levels. In short…you get what you pay for.

 What is a sampler?
      A sampler is an electronic component that stores small bits of audio that can be triggered at the push of a button. They are a great way to add sound effects to your show or to have clear narration every time without worrying about a student narrator. They are in the range of $300-$400 for a suitable option. The most commonly used sampler is the Roland SP-303, SP-404 and they keep upgrading from there.

 Can any show be adjusted to any level?
      The general rule of thumb is most shows can go down a level but can’t go up. The amount of time it takes to make parts harder is just not an option for us.

 How do you know what division you should be in?
      A class is for the beginning ensembles, Open class is for the Intermediate ensembles and World Class is for the advanced ensembles. Our shows are all geared towards the national standard. Obviously the level at WGI nationals is higher than some of the smaller local circuits, so many of these shows could work in different divisions depending on your region. For example a Box Six A class show might pass for a low level Open class show in a smaller region. If you are unsure of a particular show, feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help out.

 What is WGI?
      Winter Guard International is the national circuit for Drum Line and Color Guard competitions. They hold regionals all over the country and a World Championship every April. For more information, see www.wgi.org

 What is SCPA?      SCPA stands for the Southern California Percussion Alliance. SCPA runs under WGI rules and uses many WGI judges. SCPA is the largest independent circuit in the country. For more information, see www.sc-pa.org

 What is the breakdown of levels of difficulty?
      We use a grade system of 2-5. The more challenging parts are more often in the 1st parts. Please keep in mind that these works were originally commissioned for groups looking for the next level of difficulty and depth than what is currently offered in the stock charts:

• Medium Easy 2-3
• Medium 3-4
• Medium Difficult 4-5
• Difficult 5

 Can I buy the wind parts separate from the percussion parts?
      Unfortunately the success of these shows depends on the total integration of winds and percussion, especially given our strong percussion background. We cannot offer the wind parts separately and still give it the Box Six seal of approval.

 Can I get a wind sample (perusal) score for a particular show?
      Yes. Wind Perusal scores are available in PDF format. The scores will show odd pages only to help protect the work. This should be enough for a director to check voicings, ranges and difficulty levels.

 What is a Co-Commission?
      In the fall we offer a Co-commission option on our new marching band shows. This is a way for a band to purchase a brand new show that has never been performed before and share the costs to have the show written. As with all of our shows, Co-Commissions come with Regional exclusivity. The main difference is that we have a limit on how many groups we sell these to, a maximum of three to four ensembles. Contact us for more price and time-line information.