Frequently Asked Questions
Music FAQs
Contest Site FAQs
Product FAQs
Pricing FAQs
Payment FAQs
Music FAQs:
Q. Can I purchase show music separately?
A. No, individual movements cannot be purchased. Our shows are presented as a complete package that include winds and percussion parts. The whole Bands In MotionTM arrangement is sold as one product.
Q. Can I purchase winds only?
A. No. At this time, our shows are presented as complete packages with winds and competitively scored front ensemble and battery parts.
Q. What is the instrumentation?
A. Our Grade 4 level charts feature full instrumentation. Woodwinds are scored for maximum effect.
2 Flutes/Piccolo
2 Clarinets
Alto Saxophone (occasionally divided)
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
3 Trumpet parts (first to high “C”)
Horn/Mellophone (occasionally divided)
2 Trombone parts
Baritone/Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion scoring includes full Front Ensemble/Auxiliary parts (Bass Guitar included) including Battery percussion.
Snare Drum
Quads/Quints Toms
5 Tonal Bass Drums
Cymbals.
Our Grade 2 level charts feature a more limited instrumentation with reduced rhythmic potential for the ensemble. Woodwinds are scored for maximum effect.
1 Flute/Piccolo part (occasionally divided)
1 Clarinet part (occasionally divided)
Alto Saxophone (occasionally divided)
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
2 Trumpet parts (first to high “A”)
Horn/Mellophone
2 Low Brass parts (1 Trombone, 1 Baritone/Euphonium)
Tuba
Percussion scoring includes full Front Ensemble/Auxiliary parts (Bass guitar included) including Battery percussion.
Snare Drum
Quads/Quints Toms
5 Tonal Bass Drums
Cymbals
Contest Site FAQs:
Q. What is Regional Protection?
A. Music will be contest protected, on a first come-first serve basis. Bands purchasing our shows must register all contests, upon completion of purchase, for that particular season. This policy will protect each band program purchasing music with exclusivity, based on their performance schedule, providing a one-of-a-kind show at each contest location regardless of state lines. Regional protection expires with the contract each year on December 31st.
Q. Can a band perform the same production at the same contest site but in a different division, region, and/or class?
A. The band program that has the show and the contest locations locked in first will be the sole decision maker to determine if another program can also compete at the same location. This will only be attempted at the request of the director who is trying to get a specific contest site cleared.
Q. Can I change one of my contest sites after I turn my contract in?
A. Yes. However, ALL changes must be cleared by the Bands in Motion staff before attending the new contest location as well as having the updates in writing. This can be achieved by emailing the updated paper work that is supplied to you in the contract to Bands in Motion.
Q. Does the Ultimate Regional Protection just cover a specific area?
A. No. All shows and the music arrangements are protected per each contest site that your band will be performing during the course of the season. The contract expires December 31st of each year with that being the end of the season. Bands in Motion must approve all extensions.
Product FAQs:
Q. How do I obtain high-quality full recordings?
A. Once you submit a Purchase Order, full MP3 recordings will be made available for download. You may burn to disc or reproduce in any other fashion such as copy to MP3 players. These can be shared with drill designers and choreographers. We do ask that you do not share these recordings outside of your band program.
Pricing FAQs:
Bands in Motion is pleased to offer a variety of complete music program packages from “as is” to Original Concept Development packages. All of the packages listed below are sold with a contest protected guarantee. Music will be protected, on a first come-first serve basis. Bands purchasing our shows must register all contests, upon completion of purchase, for that particular season. This policy will protect each band program purchasing music with exclusivity, based on their performance schedule, providing a one-of-a-kind show at each contest location regardless of state lines. Regional protection expires with the contract each year on December 31.Q. What is a Basic Package?
A. A full set of wind/percussion parts and full score with “AS IS” instrumentation will be supplied to the customer with no additional customization. Any musical changes/adaptations to the arrangements will be the customer’s responsibility. All performance rights are included in the price.
Cost: $2,000
Q. What is a Limited Customization Package?
A. This package deal includes, in addition to the full set of wind/percussion parts and full score, a consultation with the arranger/drum writer specifically to customize the instrumentation for both winds and percussion to fit their specific needs. The customization is limited to additional written material such as changes in instrumentation, basic re-writes, and/or additions such as transitions. All performance rights are included in the price.
Cost: $2,500
Q. What is a Custom Show Development Package?
A. Utilizing our staff arrangers, the customer will be able to develop an entirely new halftime program . Under arrangements with the C.L. Barnhouse music publishers, we can develop a custom show using any music from the C.L. Barnhouse music catalogue and/or any public domain material. Included in this package will be consultations with our staff composer/arranger and drum writer throughout the development of the concept show. The customer will have an exclusive performance right to this program for the entire contract year. All performance rights are included in the price. Please allow at least 3 months for the creative development of these programs.
Cost $3, 000 to $4,000* (*starting at $3,000. Price will vary with length, difficulty, and amount of involvement requested from buyer for arranger consultations services and use of our staff percussion writers)
Q. What is an Original Concept Show Development Package?
A. Utilizing our staff composers, the customer will be able to develop an entirely new concept halftime program with all new original material. Included in this package will be consultations at every step in the creative process with our staff composer/arranger and drum writer. This is an excellent opportunity for the customer to participate in the creation of an exciting new musical setting. The customer will have an exclusive performance right to this program for the entire contract year. Please allow at least 6 months for the creative development of these programs.
Payment FAQs:
Q. Will you accept a purchase order?
A. Yes. A Purchase Order will hold your list of performances for contest protection. The full recordings will be made available for download when we recieve a Purchase Order. However, the scores and parts will not be made available until payment is recieved.
Q. May I pay by check?
A. Yes. We accept checks from the school or from your Booster organization. Further payment instructions will be shown on your invoice
Q. May I pay by credit card?
A. No.