
In astrology, the zodiac denotes those signs which divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude. The term zodiac means "circle of animals.” The name is motivated by the fact that many of the signs of the classical Greek zodiac are represented as animals. J.R. Trimpe pays homage to five of the signs in this spellbinding composition.
The opener of “When Aries Met Taurus” starts with a trombone solo that plays the zodiac theme. It's built in perfect fifths, like Strauss did with Also Sprach Zarathustra. This theme is what most of the show is based on. The cut-off for the opener is the prep for the next song so it allows the productions to flow together seamlessly. Various woodwind soloists are featured in “Duality of Gemini.” They go back and forth, adding in more players as the song goes on. J.R. portrays two different personalities to represent Gemini and its duality. Again, the cut-off is the prep to the ballad for a seamless transition. For the ballad, “Call of Pisces,” the brass fade away and allow the woodwinds to be featured under a trumpet solo. The melody incorporates a bit of the zodiac theme from the opener. The underlying inspiration behind this song was that of a fish (Pisces) swimming upstream. You can hear this in the bass line as it continually ascends through the entire song. The end of the ballad is the first time there is a true cut off. “Scorpio” brings back the opening percussion groove before pushing to the end while bringing back a number of the themes from the front half of the show.
“Zodiac” has success written in the stars!

Music Only Price: $2,000.00
(Price includes Movements, Music, and Ultimate Regional Protection.)
Category: Contemporary
Total Time: 6:52
Drill Sets: n/a
Drill Grade: 3.5
Composer/Arranger:
J.R. Trimpe
Percussion Arranger:
J.R. Trimpe/Michael Wrobel

Optional Instructional Materials
Custom General Effect Handbook/Zodiac
(Call for Price)
Custom Flag Choreography/Zodiac $3,000.00
The Dynamic Marching Band by Wayne Markworth
Instructional DVD's
- Dynamic Marching & Movement: Volume 1 & Volume 2
- Dynamic Music with Richard Saucedo: Volumes 1 & Volume 2
- Dynamic Music "in The Mix" with Michael McIntosh
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Score Instrumentation
Fl, Cl 1/2, B.Cl, AS, TS, BS
Trpt 1/2/3, FH, Tbn 1/2, Bar, Tuba, EB
Bells, Mar 1/2, Vib 1/2, Timp,
Chimes, Acc 1/2
SD, Tenors, 5 BD, Cym

Score Instrumentation Abbreviations Key
Acc - Accessory Percussion
AS - Alto Saxophone
Bar - Baritone
B.Cl - Bass Clarinet
BD - Bass Drums
BS - Baritone Saxophone
Cl - Clarinet
Cym - Cymbals
EB - Electric Bass
FH - French Horn
Fl - Flute
KB - Keyboard Percussion
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MK - Mallet Kat
Metal - Metallics
Mar - Marimba
Pc - Piccolo
SD - Snare Drum
Synth - Synthesizer
Timp - Timpani
Tbn - Trombone
Trpt - Trumpet
TS - Tenor Saxophone
Vib - Vibraphone
Xyl - Xylophone

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• All Part sets include Bb Horn and Baritone T.C.
• 1/2/3 - Numbers separated by a "/" means
separate parts
• 1-2 - Numbers separated by a "-" means two parts
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When Aries Met Taurus |
2:13 |
3.5 |
J.R. Trimpe |
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Duality of Gemini |
1:24 |
3.5 |
J.R. Trimpe |
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Call of Pisces |
1:47 |
3.5 |
J.R. Trimpe |
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Scorpio’s Last Stand |
1:28 |
3.5 |
J.R. Trimpe |
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