Sweet Dreams

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Sweet Dreams

Full Show

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  4-5

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  M/H

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  7:40

Composed by Rob Stein
Percussion by Jackson Lai and Allen Makishima

Originally commissioned for:
Warren High School - Downey, CA

“Sweet Dreams” is a show that explores the line between reality and dreams. Utilizing intense original music, along with the main theme from “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics, this production, will leave a lasting impression on the crowd long after the show is over.

1. Night Terrors
The show begins as we drift into the first stages of sleep, when reality and dreams shift seamlessly into one another. A flute solo in the distance echoes the main melody of the song, and a reoccurring theme of the show. As the winds enter on articulative patterns, we build tension into a dramatic and intense opening impact. The rest of the opening production includes multi meter, syncopated chromatic passages, percussion transitions and an ending that is sure to bring the audience to the edge of their seats.

2. Lucid Dreams
Am I dreaming? Am I awake? The echoing solos of a flute and alto saxophone, in response with front ensemble mallets, make it hard to tell. As this movement continues, we build to a beautiful, lush major impact, with running lines in the pit to provide contrast.

3. Awakening
As the night draws to an end, we realize not only can we accomplish our wildest dreams while sleeping, we can do the same while awake. A triumphant, powerful ending recaps the “Sweet Dreams” melody, and is sure to bring the crowd to their feet!

*This show contains arrangement for which rights must be paid, including:
“Sweet Dreams”