Stephen Downing Music

Awake is a thrilling marching band show that takes the audience on a journey through the world of dreams and nightmares. The music shifts between peaceful, dreamlike sounds and sudden, intense moments that feel unsettling and mysterious. Beautiful melodies blend with sharp, unexpected changes, creating a sense of both wonder and tension. Awake keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, wondering what’s real and what’s part of the dream.

This show was originally commissioned for the Fall 2024 marching band season.

Perusal score available upon request.

Full Winds
Flute
Bb Clarinet 1-2
Bass Clarinet
Soprano Sax
Alto Sax 1-2
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Trumpet 1-2
Mellophone
Low Brass 1-2
Tuba

Front Ensemble
Marimba
Vibraphone
Synthesizer
Drumset
Percussion 1-2

This show was originally written for a small on-field pit, but could be modified to add battery. Modified instrumentation available upon request.

What You Get:

PDF files including Field Scores, Percussion Scores, Battery Scores, and all individual parts.
MP3 recordings for Full Ensemble, Percussion only, and Battery only.
Samples/Sound Effects as individual .wav files.
Count sheets for each movement.
Personal, password-protected page to access your unit’s files.