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2006 Marching Band Theme – “Earth, Wind, & Fire” |
This year’s theme for our marching band show is based on the energetic and inspiring music of Earth, Wind, and Fire. Inspired by drummer Maurice White in Chicago in 1969, the band’s desire was to combine a variety of distinct musical styles of soul, jazz, funk, rock, blues and gospel music into an appealing, universal sound. The group’s title is based on White’s astrological sign, Sagittarius, which has a primary quality of “Fire” and seasonal qualities of “Earth” and “Air” (changed to Wind). The music serves as a “backdrop for positive lyrical themes of universalism, empowerment, and unity.” Musical acclaim for this group is outstanding, including eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, eight double platinum/Top 10 Pop albums, and a 2000 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among others. Our show features several hits from their most inspiring years in the late 70s. I wonder how many parents remember these classics and the lyrics:
In the Stone—“In the stone, you’ll find the meaning.
Why you’re not standing tall…
The light is shining, forever touching all-
…never you’ll be alone forever,…
True love is written in the stone”
Let’s Groove—“Let's groove tonight
share the spice of life…
we're gonna groove tonight.”
After the Love is Gone—“After the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that’s lost be found.”
Getaway— “So come, take me by the hand,
We’ll leave this troubled land
I know we can getaway.”
September—”Do you remember the 21st night of September?
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away.”
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