Marching Band Production
Sleight of Hand
All shows can be adjusted, expanded, or simplified to fit your ensemble.
Sleight of Hand invites audiences into the theater for a performance built on mystery, surprise, and wonder. This original Grade 2–3 marching band production follows a magician through an evening of illusion, using playful rhythmic writing, unexpected turns, and dramatic pacing to capture the thrill of seeing the impossible unfold.
In Watch Closely, attention focuses on the performer as the first illusion begins. Now You See It turns misdirection into motion as ideas appear, disappear, and shift around the ensemble. Watching in Wonder opens into a more lyrical sense of awe, allowing the audience to experience the beauty behind the spectacle. The Reveal brings the production together in a final burst of energy, surprise, and theatrical payoff.
Featuring entirely original music, a clear four-movement story, and strong opportunities for stage-inspired visual design, Sleight of Hand is designed for developing ensembles seeking an accessible Grade 2–3 marching band show with mystery, elegance, joy, and no source-music licensing requirements.
Original Music
Musical Selections
- Original Composition — Tate Fincher
Listen
Hear the Complete Production
Explore all four movements through the complete SoundCloud playlist.
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: Sleight of Hand 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.
- Sleight of Hand