Like A Moth To A Flame

» Marching Band Beg/Int
Price: $1,600 Duration: 7:35
Wind Difficulty: Grade 2.5
Percussion Difficulty: Beg/Int
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Beginning Version

Mvt 1 - Ensemble

Mvt 2 - Ensemble

Mvt 3 - Ensemble

Multiple Versions:

  • Not sure which version fits you best?
  • Reserve both for no additional cost!

Multiple Versions:

  • Not sure which version fits you best?
  • Reserve both for no additional cost!

Description:

Inspired by the concept of our indoor production, Drawn to the Flame, this new commission will bring an entirely new soundtrack and show progression that is perfectly suited for the competitive Marching Band arena. Sound design meets orchestral inspiration combined with a built-in visual identity will make this a home run for your ensemble!

This universal and complex human experience of being attracted to something that may be harmful yet irresistible. This highlights the paradoxical nature of human desires and sets the stage for a wide variety of interpretation options for your ensemble's visual program. Moth wings and flames could be represented through costuming and flags, while a large lantern like prop could serve as the flame.

This show is based off of Stravinksy's Firebird which is in the public domain and features a Trumpet solo in mvt 1, a Flute/Clarinet duet and a Flute/Muted trumpet in mvt 2 and a Flute solo in mvt 3.

"Like a Moth to a Flame" was originally commissioned for the fall of 2025 and was released for the 2026 season.

*Perusal score available upon request

(Original video for reference)

Percussion:

  • Snare
  • Tenor
  • 4 & 5 Bass Drums
  • Cymbals
  • 3 Marimbas
  • Xylophone/Crotales
  • Glockenspiel/Chimes
  • 3 Vibes
  • Drum Set
  • Timpani
  • 2 Synthesizers
  • 2 Aux. Percussion

Full Winds:

  • Flute 1, 2
  • Clarinet 1, 2
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Alto Sax 1, 2
  • Tenor Sax
  • Baritone Sax
  • Trumpet 1, 2, 3
  • Mellophone 1, 2
  • Low Brass 1, 2, 3 (LB 3 T.C. parts provided)
  • Tuba

Reduced Winds:

  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Alto Sax
  • Tenor Sax
  • Baritone Sax
  • Trumpet 1, 2
  • Mellophone
  • Low Brass 1, 2 (LB 2 T.C. parts provided)
  • Tuba

Simply pick and choose the parts you want from the above lists of Full and Reduced Winds! We will make your parts and scores specific to your group. If the parts you need are not on the above list, please inquire about additional custom options.

What You Get:

  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 for each Movement 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

  NEW! MainStage files come with all band shows. Inquire for more information

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