Desert ruins at sunset with a half-buried ancient stone head and broken column beneath the title “SANDS OF THE FORGOTTEN” in dark serif lettering.

Marching Band Production

Sands of the Forgotten

Grade Grade 2-3
Structure Three Movements
Availability Inquire

All shows can be adjusted, expanded, or simplified to fit your ensemble.

Sands of the Forgotten journeys into a vast desert world where ancient symbols, buried ruins, and distant voices point toward a civilization lost beneath the sand. Featuring music inspired by David Arnold’s Stargate, Sting’s Desert Rose, and Christopher Tin’s Baba Yetu, the production blends cinematic grandeur, hypnotic desert rhythm, and uplifting world-music energy into a story of discovery and awakening.

From the first uncovering of a forgotten map to the shimmering promise of an oasis, the show follows an expedition across the dunes toward a hidden city beneath the sun. As the desert begins to reveal its secrets, what was once buried comes alive again—not as a relic of the past, but as a powerful reminder that some stories are simply waiting to be remembered.

Source Music

Musical Selections

  • Overture from Stargate — David Arnold
  • Desert Rose — Sting and Rabah Zerdine
  • Baba Yetu — Christopher Tin

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Explore all three movements through the complete SoundCloud playlist.

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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.

Licensing/Copyright

This production may include copyrighted musical selections. All original works remain the property of their respective copyright holders and are listed for identification and licensing purposes only. Performance requires appropriate arranging and performance permissions. Licensing assistance is available.

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