Marching Mishap Mayhem may be the title of piece. It is certainly appropriate.
Last week the class suggested that I elaborate and expand the section before the crash, which made a lot of sense. So I developed a motif of the melody by displacing it, having a call and answer of it between the trombone and tuba and changing it slightly.
I also decided to apparate (for you Harry Potter fans) to another area of the earth (not quite sure which one) for a few phrases. Did you know there are over 7000 brass marching bands in South Asia that are integral to Hindu wedding celebrations? With that information I could not deny the presence of such a musical section in the piece. I will also eventually add in the xylophone for the percussion melodic part as we discussed in the previous class. Currently I am struggling with some software limitations. Apparently for some reason, free downloadable software does not have the same capabilites of $50 programs. Go figure. Hopefully I'll be able to yoink someone's computer to put my final draft on.
Next up....well still searching for inspiration. 3-5 minutes is a hefty chunk of time...especially when you want to make it the best, most exciting, insightful, enjoyable, amazing 3-5 minutes possible for listeners.