00 Full Score LiveWire FINAL

LiveWire
Mark Surovchak

I hope you and your students enjoy performing this piece!
PROGRAM NOTES
Anytime that I’ve been asked to write a piece for friends and their students, I’ve tried to musically capture my
friends' / colleagues' essence in the piece being written. LiveWire was commissioned by the Franklin Regional
High School Wind Ensemble, Nicholas Nutter, Director. I have known Nick since he was a student in high school at
Franklin Regional High School and our friendship has only grown since he took over teaching at his alma mater.
Nick is a versatile saxophonist and woodwind doubler, and what he gives his students in their classroom on a daily
basis as a music educator is incredible. When he told me that I can write whatever I wanted, I really wanted to
compose a groove-oriented piece with some funkiness and opportunities for solos. Nick mentioned to me that his
flute students have a quartet that explores beat-boxing literature, so including flutter-tonguing throughout added
to the fun in creating this piece. It’s always an honor when friends ask me to write for their groups, and I am
incredibly grateful to Nick for the opportunity to write a piece for his students!
LiveWire received its premiere by the Franklin Regional High School Wind Ensemble on April 14, 2026.
PERFORMANCE NOTES
Pedal markings have not been indicated in vibraphone, however, performers should pedal often enough in order
to not create any bleeding of notes or blur in sound.
In parts such as Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet 2 & 3, Alto Sax, Trumpet 2 & 3, Trombone, while I believe the divisi is
understood, it’s not always indicated as the “back and forth” of unison playing or divisi occurs pretty quickly in
places. In those moments when it returns to unison playing, players should be careful to not overplay for balance
purposes. If needed, the conductor can always lessen the amount of players in those sections.
Percussion 1, 2 and 3 parts are really that of a “deconstructed drumset” in order to provide more playing
opportunities for percussionists in a Wind Ensemble setting while still having the feel of a drumset part. While
Percussion 2 & 3 can / should be split amongst players, Percussion 1 should be one player. If at all possible, the
trashiest sounding china cymbal is preferred for this piece.
While measures 60 - 80 have a suggested written out duet amongst alto sax / flute and piccolo / flute, performers
may also choose to perform an improvised solo throughout if a duet may not be an option.
As mentioned above, my goal with this piece was to musically create a piece for Wind Ensemble with groove and
drive throughout that also explored techniques not always found in traditional wind music. The energy should
remain high throughout.

Commissioned by the Franklin Regional High School (PA) Wind Ensemble, Nicholas Nutter, Director
Score
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in B 1
Clarinet in B 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Sax 1/2
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Trumpet in B 1
Trumpet in B 2/3
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
With a phat groove = 176
LiveWire
div.
div.
div.
div.
div.
div.
div.
flutter
flutter
flutter
flutter
Mark Surovchak
(2026)
Tuba
Timpani
Bells
Vibraphone
Xylophone
Marimba
dampen
3 3
3 3
Percussion 1
(Kick Drum, Hi-Hat,
Snare Drum, China
Cymbal)
Percussion 2
(Splash Cymbal,
Concert Toms)
Percussion 3
(Vibraslap, Bass
Drum, Crash Cymbals,
Suspended Cymbal)
Bass Drum
hi-hat
splash cymbal
vibraslap
© 2026 Mark Surovchak Music. All rights reserved.
1/2 open sizzle
3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
2
7
LiveWire
12
Just make it funky :)
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
7
7
a2
dampen
div.
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
7
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
7
1/2 open sizzle
concert toms
concert bd
1/2 open sizzle
splash cymbal
crash cymbals

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
13
a2
a2
a2
13
13
LiveWire
a2
3
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
13
13
1/2 open sizzle

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
4
19
LiveWire
22
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
19
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
19
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
19
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
19 closed
Bass
Drum
hi-hat
Perc. 3
dampen
dampen

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
25
LiveWire
30
5
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
25
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
25
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
25
25
Perc. 3
dampen with hand

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
6
31
flutter
LiveWire
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
31
flutter
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
31
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
Perc. 1
31
31
Perc. 2
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
37
38
LiveWire
7
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
37
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
37
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
37
Mrb.
Perc. 1
37
Perc. 2
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
8
43
43
43
LiveWire
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
43
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
43
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
49
LiveWire
52 In a sly and coy manner
9
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
49
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
49
Vib.
Xyl.
49
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
49
Bass Drum
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
10
55
solo or Flute I
LiveWire
60
solo #1
solo
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
55
55
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
55
3
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
55
splash
cymbal
3
1/2 open sizzle
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
61
LiveWire
11
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
61
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
61
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
61
Mrb.
Perc. 1
61
Perc. 2
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
12
67
68
solo #2
flutter
flutter
LiveWire
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
67
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
67
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
67
Mrb.
Perc. 1
67
Perc. 2
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
73
LiveWire
both soloists
13
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
73
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
73
Vib.
Xyl.
73
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
73
Perc. 3

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
14
79
79
wail away!
80
Start letting loose!
LiveWire
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
79
79
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
79
1/2 open sizzle
china cymbal
fast choke
let ring

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
85
85
85
85
85
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
LiveWire
suspended cymbal
88 With a racous drive!
lv
15

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
16
91
LiveWire
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
91
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
91
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
91
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
91
concert toms
suspended cymbal
lv

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
97
LiveWire
17
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
97
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
97
Vib.
Xyl.
97
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
97
Perc. 3
suspended cymbal
lv

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
18
103
104
LiveWire
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
103
flutter & fall!
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
103
103
Mrb.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
103
china cymbal
fast choke
let ring

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
109
109
109
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
LiveWire
112
19
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
109
sub.
sub.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
109
sub.
suspended cymbal
lv
suspended cymbal
lv

Picc.
Fl. 1/2
Ob.
Bsn.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2/3
B. Cl.
A. Sx. 1/2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2/3
Hn. 1/2
Tbn. 1/2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Xyl.
Mrb.
20
115
115
115
115
LiveWire
dampen
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Perc. 3
115
lv
chk. lv chk. lv
chk. lv chk. lv
chk.
let ring