Gr. 4-5: Experienced-Advanced         Duration: ca. 7:35

Take Me To Your Leader takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the world of science fiction. The show tells the story of aliens invading Earth and their fascination with the human race, before ultimately leading to the demise of humanity.

The show opens with "Main Title" from Invasion by Max Richter, a haunting and suspenseful piece of music that sets the scene for the arrival of the aliens. This is followed by Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss, a majestic and powerful piece of music that perfectly captures the grandeur of the aliens' arrival.

As the aliens explore the planet, their curiosity about the human race grows. The band performs the second movement of Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 11a by Dmitri Shostakovich, a lively and energetic piece of music that perfectly captures the aliens' fascination with humanity.

The show takes a romantic turn as an alien and a human fall in love, accompanied by Journey's classic rock ballad "Open Arms". This tender and emotional moment is a highlight of the show, as the band showcases its versatility in tackling a wide range of musical styles.

The show takes a dramatic turn as the ultimate fate of humanity is revealed. "The Hand of Fate Part 1 & Part 2" from Signs by James Newton Howard, a tense and suspenseful piece of music, perfectly captures the aliens' evil intent. The show closes with Symphony No. 7 Leningrad by Dmitri Shostakovich, a powerful and emotional work that captures the tragedy of humanity's demise.

• Part 1 & 2 (ca. 2:00)
• The Hand of Fate Part 1, from Signs - James Newton Howard
• Main Title, from Invasion - Max Richter
• Also Sprach Zarathustra - Richard Strauss
• Part 3 (ca. 1:30)
  
• Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 11a: II. Allegro molto - Dmitri Shostakovich
• Part 4 (ca. 2:05)
• The Hand of Fate Part 2, from Signs - James Newton Howard
  
• Open Arms - Journey
• Part 5 (ca. 2:00)
• The Hand of Fate Part 1, from Signs - James Newton Howard
• Symphony No. 7 "Leningrad" - Dmitri Shostakovich

INSTRUMENTATION

• Piccolo
• Flute
  
• Clarinet
• Bass Clarinet
• Alto Sax
• Tenor Sax
• Trumpet 1/2
• Horn
• Low Brass 1/2
• Tuba

Percussion Available Separately:

• Bryan Harmsen: Visudio Designs