Marching Band Music

The Keys of Life (Full Instrumentation)

Style: Modern | Difficulty: Medium Difficult | Grade: 4+

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The Keys Of Life centers around a piano, placed out on the street of a major city in America. While most people walk past in the course of their daily commute, a few individuals pause to sit down and play a tune. While the music starts at the piano, the beauty of the music and the moment spreads throughout the passersby into full-scale musical numbers.



CREDITS

CREDITS

Composed by: Bellamy, Brubeck, Chopin, Stephens, Cinélu, Vries, & Hurwitz
Arranged by: Key Poulan
Percussion by: Sean Gordon and Darren VanDerpoel
Originally commissioned by: El Dorado H.S., Placentia, CA - Eric Samson, Director
Published By: Key Poulan Music
Duration: 9:58

MUSIC SAMPLES

Mvt. 1: Exogenesis: Symphony Part 3 (Redemption) is arranged from a work of the same name by popular rock band Muse. It is a slow burn toward a full ensemble arrival with lush orchestration. LICENSING REQUIRED
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Mvt. 2: Blue Rondo A La Turk is arranged from themes and motifs from a work of the same name by jazz composer Dave Brubeck. It opens with the familiar keyboard motif and eventually blooms into a fun big band moment. LICENSING REQUIRED
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Mvt. 3: Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 is arranged from the famous work for piano by Frédéric Chopin. This ballad features dreamy orchestration and contemporary flourishes like synthesized electric guitar. The most challenging musical passages are reserved for keyboards.
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Mvt. 4: Start a Fire is adapted and arranged from the soundtrack of the 2016 film “La La Land.” It contains bluesy piano licks a la John Legend, saxophone solo, and challenging mallet percussion parts. LICENSING REQUIRED
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