Lessons of Life

Here is an amazing marching band composition that is mature and sophisticated, yet playful as well. “Lessons for Life” delves into the emotions of our everyday lives. Just as our existence has moments of highs, lows, great happiness, and profound sorrow, Michael Pote’s scoring invites the performers and audience to explore and revel in a variety of life lessons. “A remarkable and thought-provoking composition that is sure to awaken the senses!”

PRE SHOW WARM-UP

Discovery

Reminiscent of the feeling of making a discovery – the opener begins with a graceful solo that builds into an adventure. “Discovery” is like an awakening of the senses.

Pursuit

Everyone must have a goal or a desire in order to be motivated to continue. What are your aspirations?

Love and Loss

The familiar quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson appropriately sums up the feeling of this section of the show: “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”

A Gracious Life

A mood of reflection is established with the use of spiritual nuances. ”Gracious Life” is an uplifting closer. The exploration of “Lessons for Life” comes full-circle as it returns back to the opening refrain of “Discovery”.

Music Book:

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Category: Contemporary
Total Time: 9:20
Music Grade: 4
Drill Grade: 4
Total Sets: 71
Composer/Arranger:
Michael Pote
Percussion Arranger:
Michael McIntosh

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Optional Instructional Materials for Lessons of Life

Animation DVD for Lessons of Life
Animation DVD
$100.00

General Effect Handbook for Lessons of Life
General Effect Handbook
$75.00

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Score Instrumentation

Fl, Cl 1/2, B.Cl, AS, TS, BS
Trpt 1/2-3, FH, Tbn, Bar, Tuba
Bells, Xyl, Mar 1/2/3, Vib 1/2, Synth 1/2, Timp, Chimes, Acc 1/2
SD, Tenors, 5 BD

Score Instrumentation Abbreviations Key

Winds
Pc	Piccolo
Fl	Flute
Cl	Clarinet
B.Cl	Bass Clarinet
AS	Alto Saxophone
TS	Tenor Saxophone
BS	Baritone Saxophone
Trpt	Trumpet
FH	French Horn
Bar	Baritone
Tbn	Trombone
LB	Low Brass

Percussion
Metal	Metallics
Crot	Crotales
Mar	Marimba
Vib	Vibraphone
Xyl	Xylophone
MK	Mallet Kat
KB	Keyboard Percussion
Acc	Accessory Percussion
Synth	Synthesizer
EG	Electric Guitar
EB	Electric Bass
DS	Drum Set
Timp	Timpani
SD	Snare Drum
BD	Bass Drums
Cym	Cymbals

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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Music :: Lessons of Life :: Grade 4 Music

Title	Length	Music Grade	Arranger	Recording
Discovery	2:09	Grade 4	Michael Pote	Listen
Pursuit	2:00	Grade 4	Michael Pote	Listen
Love and Loss	1:56	Grade 4	Michael Pote	Listen
A Gracious Life	2:30	Grade 4	Michael Pote	Listen
Pre-show Warm Up	0:45	Grade 4	Michael Pote	Listen

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Drill :: Lessons of Life :: Grade 4 Drill Design

Title	sets	Animated Drill Sample
Pre Show Warm-Up	1	Log In to download the sample video. Animated Drill Samples Require Media Player
Discovery	14
Pursuit	19
Love and Loss	15
A Gracious Life	22

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