Above The Clouds

Grade 3-4

(All shows can be adjusted/expanded/simplified to fit your ensemble.)

Source Material:

  • Original Composition

Above the Clouds follows four movements: I. The Mountain Calls, II. Through Stone and Storm, III. The Thin Air, and IV. Summit. Inspired by the challenge, beauty, and triumph of a mountain climb, the show follows a lone performer’s journey toward something greater than themselves.

The mountain becomes both a physical place and a symbol of ambition, endurance, and perspective. Each movement reveals a different stage of the climb: the call to begin, the danger of the ascent, the stillness and isolation above the clouds, and the breathtaking arrival at the summit.

With sweeping musical moments, the opportunity for cinematic visual design, and a powerful sense of upward motion, Above the Clouds celebrates the courage it takes to keep climbing—even when the path is uncertain. The view from the top is unforgettable, but the journey is what gives it meaning.

I - The Mountain Calls

II - Through Stone and Storm

III - The Thin Air

IV - Summit

Note Regarding Percussion Parts/Sounds

Most percussion sounds in my marching shows are meant to represent “percussion goes here” - I’m not a marching percussion writer…they are just a sketch.

I will work with your percussion arranger or help you find one!