Kitty Hawk

This memorable marching band show commemorates the Wright Brothers first powered flight on December 17, 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.  The introduction and first movement depict the tenacity required when first building and testing the aircraft; never losing sight of their goal.  The lyrical second movement is the moment of reflection after earlier failure where the Wrights question their idea, and then recommit to it. The closer opening percussion segment is the repair of the plane, and then end of the show simulates the soaring majesty of the longest flight that day traveling 852 feet in 59 seconds at an altitude of about 10 feet.  Visual imagery for this marching band production is substantial with endless color guard costume and equipment possibilities.

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Kitty Hawk is part of the Complete Concept Series, which includes a detailed storyboard and optional sound design.

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Complete show (with optional sound design)

 

Mvt. 1 (winds and percussion)

 

Mvt. 2 (winds and percussion)

 

Mvt. 3 (winds and percussion)

 

Pre-show (included with optional sound design)

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