Superhero Showdown (Band Gr. 1.5)

Superhero Showdown is a fun and exciting piece for developing band that tells the story of two superheroes, their epic battle, and ultimate friendship in the end. Percussion students will have the opportunity to shine as they help tell the story. This piece is great for a concert opener or contest selection, and will have imaginations running wild of their favorite superheroes.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Amethyst Band Series
Level: 1.5 | Duration: 2:00

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5x11 stapled booklet)

Flute
Oboe [optional Flute 2]
Bassoon [optional]
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

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

Timpani (2 drums)
Bells
Xylophone
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 3: Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Tambourine

Program Notes
Superhero Showdown is a fun and exciting piece for developing band that tells the story of two superheroes, their epic battle, and ultimate friendship in the end. This piece was designed to teach the staccato and accent articulation while focusing on basic rhythm reinforcement at the Grade 1 level. Percussion students will have the opportunity to shine as they help tell the story. Great for a concert opener or contest selection, this piece will have imaginations running wild of their favorite superheroes.

– J.V.H.