“Earth: Nature’s Canvas” was originally inspired by the birth of the John King’s son. As the piece evolved, it moved from a portrayal of that specific experience to a more general show about the wonders of Mother Nature.

There are several elements that appear throughout the music to unify the listener's experience, including simple and memorable melodies, long impact chords with oscillating inner voices, and eighth note counterpoint builds that lead to strong satisfying impacts.

The opener of “Antarctic Glaciers” is massively energetic, punctuated with moments of reflection.  However, even the quiet moments continue the movement. Much like the majestic glaciers of the Antarctic, the music is in constant motion with long undulating chords, and building counterpoint writing that leads to grand climaxes. John strived for a good balance of brass power and woodwind exposure throughout, leaving the listener eager for more.

“Sunset on the Serengeti” is a ballad that is very melody driven, presented first by the solo trumpet.  The melody is comforting in its simplicity and also very memorable. Like the setting sun, it is a constant throughout the movement, growing and growing in grandeur and scope. There are solo opportunities for Trumpet, Horn and Euphonium or Trombone. The piece starts quietly and builds twice over its two minute duration. The final climax is reminiscent of the opener’s ending as well. You can almost see the arid landscape bathed in gold and red, ripping in the heat as the sun makes its grand exit. The final climax is as uplifting as it is satisfying.

The ballad leads directly into the closer, “Northern Lights” which is introduced by a solo snare. The battery feature follows, showcasing each section in turn, including the auxiliary percussion in the pit. The winds then enter with a fast paced and playful rhythmic ostinato and then the main melody for the closer. This piece is characterized by its energy, drive and sparkling nature, not pausing a moment as it dances it's way to the end of your show. We're left with a grand and satisfying closing in 3/4, letting the horn/mellophone section get in the last few words before the release.

Music Only Price: $2,000.00
(Price includes Movements, Music, and Ultimate Regional Protection.)
Category: Contemporary
Total Time: 7:18
Music Grade: 3

Composer/Arranger:
John King
Percussion Arranger:
Darren Hazlett

Every show includes:
Completely custom drill to your specifications
Ultimate Regional Protection
Coordinate sheets
Drill on CD using Pyware Java 3D® software
Technical support
Director’s Drill Book
(Choice of one: 11x17, 8.5x14, 8.5x11)
Student master (8.5x11) for duplication

Optional Instructional Materials
Custom Animation DVD/Earth: Nature's Canvas $100.00
Custom Animation Video/
Earth: Nature's Canvas $100.00
Custom General Effect Handbook/
Earth: Nature's Canvas (Call for Price)
Custom Flag Choreography/Earth: Nature's Canvas
$3,000.00

Ultimate Regional Protection
Music and/or Drill (depending on show) will be contest protected, on a first come-first serve basis, for each contest performance location you will be attending during the current marching season. This policy will protect each band program purchasing music and/or drill (depending on show*) with exclusivity, based on their performance schedule, providing a one-of-a-kind show at each contest location regardless of state lines.

Instrumentation
Coming soon!

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		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
• 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   on the same staff

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