Marching Band Production
Above the Clouds
All shows can be adjusted, expanded, or simplified to fit your ensemble.
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.
Original Music
Musical Selection
- Above the Clouds — Tate Fincher
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Hear the Complete Production
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Pricing & Options
Choose the version that fits your program.
Purchase the complete production as written, or have it adapted to better fit the instrumentation and needs of your ensemble.
Pre-Written Production
Standard Edition
$1,595
Complete pre-written production
The complete production as originally scored and designed.
Tailored to Your Ensemble
Adapted Edition
$2,295
Complete pre-written production + ensemble adaptation
The existing production is adjusted to better fit your specific performers, instrumentation, and program needs.
Regional Exclusivity
Each full-show purchase includes title-specific regional exclusivity, subject to availability. Once reserved, the same production will not be licensed to another school within approximately 100 miles of your program for that competitive season. Exclusivity follows the geographic radius across state lines and remains in effect through December 31.
Need More Changes?
Significant rewriting, recomposition, added material, or major structural changes beyond normal ensemble adaptation may require a separate quote.
Original-music production: Above the Clouds uses entirely original music. No third-party source-music licensing fees are required for the production as presented.
Ready to talk next steps?
Bring this production to your ensemble.
Use the inquiry form to share your school, timeline, ensemble size, and what kind of adaptation or support you need. I’ll review the details personally and follow up with next steps for this production.
Original music, percussion needs, and ensemble-specific adjustments can all be discussed during the inquiry process.
Please Note
Important Notices
Note Regarding Percussion Parts/Sounds
The percussion heard in these recordings is included only as a temporary placeholder for playback to suggest pacing, energy, and overall effect. It is not intended to represent a finished battery or front ensemble arrangement, and written percussion parts are not included with this show. Each ensemble should work with its own percussion arranger to create parts that fit its students, instrumentation, visual design, and competitive goals.
- Above the Clouds