Drumfire! (Band Gr. 4)

Drumfire! is an electrifying celebration of rhythm and energy, inspired by the stages of a blazing fire. From its initial spark to its roaring inferno, the piece mirrors the unpredictable and thrilling journey of fire, brought to life by a dynamic interplay between the percussion section and the full ensemble.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Ruby Band Series
Level: 4 | Duration: 4:30

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (11x17 spiral bound)

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
B-flat Euphonium T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallet Percussion [1-2 players]: Xylophone, Crotales, Bells
Percussion 1 [2 players]: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2 [2 players]: Brake Drum, Triangle, Slapstick, Medium Tom, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 3 [2 players]: Crash Cymbals, Hi-Hat, Ratchet, Bell Tree, Brake Drum Percussion 4 [2 players]: Marimba, 4 Toms, Flextaone

Program Notes
Drumfire! is an electrifying celebration of rhythm and energy, inspired by the stages of a blazing fire. From its initial spark to its roaring inferno, the piece mirrors the unpredictable and thrilling journey of fire, brought to life by a dynamic interplay between the percussion section and the full ensemble.

Drumfire! was premiered on Thursday, February 13, 2025, by the C.H. Yoe High School Band (Mr. Jon Schriver, Director) at the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association conference in San Antonio, Texas.