Faultlines

Music by Jason K. Nitsch and Randall StandridgeGrade 1.5 | Developing Band Series

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Looking for a marching band show that delivers earth-shaking power, exciting musical moments, and dramatic visual possibilities without overwhelming your ensemble? Get ready to feel the ground move!

Faultlines brings the awesome and terrifying power of earthquakes to the marching field in a thrilling production that combines symphonic rock, driving rhythms, powerful brass writing, and cinematic effects. Featuring accessible scoring, engaging section features, and flexible orchestration, this show is designed to help developing and smaller bands create a performance with maximum impact.

The show opens with Part 1: Shifting Plates, a powerful introduction that captures the first warning rumbles as the earth begins to move. Part 2: Pressure Points explores cooler textures and intriguing harmonies as tension builds beneath the surface. Finally, Part 3: Epicenter unleashes the full force of the earthquake with a heavy, aggressive low brass feature and a thunderous conclusion. Sirens and dramatic voiceovers help communicate the growing danger and bring the disaster to life.

Visually, Faultlines offers a wealth of creative possibilities! Jagged fault-line graphics, seismic wave patterns, warning lights, and bold color contrasts can create a striking atmosphere. Band formations can shift like tectonic plates, compress as pressure builds, and ultimately fracture as the earthquake reaches its climax. A recurring seismograph motif could tie the entire production together, giving audiences a clear visual representation of the growing instability.

Powerful, dramatic, and full of energy, Faultlines is ready to shake up your next marching season!

The Grand Mesa Marching Difference

Grand Mesa Marching (a division of Randall Standridge Music, LLC) is committed to creating marching band productions that are entertaining, effective, and educational.

Purchase of one of our marching band productions includes:

• PDF files for scores and parts.
• Regional protection (restrictions apply; message for details).
• Solos transcribed for all instruments.
• Parts for 3, 4, and 5 bass drums.
• Sound FX included, where applicable.
• Finale and XML files available for customization (additional documentation required, but the process is easy and free!).