2009 Beneath the Surface

Using the themes and imagery of the writings of Edgar Allan Poe we will explore the world of the human conscience.  How our guilt and the things we hide about ourselves can not be kept locked under floors and behind walls forever.

2008 Kaleidoscope

Listen for recurring patterns while being dazzled by the fast paced Kaleidoscope of color that our marchers lay down on the field.

Plymouth Canton's 2008 music consists of "Grand Pianola Music" by John Adams, "Swing Shift" by Kenji Bunch, "Sé lest" by Sigur Rós, and "Saxophone Concerto" by Michael Torke.

2007 Out of the Shadows

Our 2007 scrapbook is in process at this time. Our show music is now available and more stuff is being added daily so check back often!

2006 The Passion Within

Passion takes the audience deep within and shows what passion moves, what emotion drives. Includes "The Dancer", the main theme from "Finding Neverland", "The Painter" from the movie "Prospero's Books", "The Musician" from Ode to Joy

2005 Performing Inside Out

Our 2005 show is not a performance but rather a journey. A journey undertaken by every true artist in the quest to impart that which is bounded within.
A journey that is complete only when we bring that which is within to the outside as performance.

2004 The Trainman Cometh

A figurative story of a fantastical creature that comes to life by using the power, force and strength that propels a locomotive.

This tale is told through music, movement, costumes and dance. The music represents the power of the train as it races through time calling upon the darkness.

2003 Gypsy Caravan

Souls of the Gypsy Caravan features a variety of mid east and far east music.

Travel with us on our pilgrimage but remember that the desert can be full of surprise and excitement. Sometimes you can't believe your eyes or ears

2002 Elasticity

Elasticity features the music of Richard Danielpour.

The show is extremely visual with plenty of added effects and a few surprises. We hope to stretch your imagination.

2001 Programme One

Programme One features an uplifting arrangement of John Adams "Harmonium" with drill that flows where the music takes it.

This year's show is full of color and features a Guard that is highly integrated into the overall effect.

2000 Reflections

Reflections on Obsessions is a tongue in cheek reflection on society's obsession with technology, appearance, money, and power.
Features Michael Daugherty's Bizarro, What's that Spell (Barbie), Charles Ives The Unanswered Question, and music from the movie "The Matrix".

1999 Thought Crime

Thought crime opens in collective harmony and features the struggle for individual thought in an organized society. Each time an original expression emerges, it is soon quashed by the collective.

The show peaks with a spectacular transformation of colorful individuals into silver plated drones.

1998 Lincoln Portrait

A depiction of our nation's struggle with civil rights. The show opens calmly at the end of the Civil war but soon color turns to gray as tensions rise. There is a Negro spiritual, a burning cross, rioting, beginnings of equality in the southern school system. The show ends on a hopeful note with a reading from Lincoln's message to Congress, 12-1-1862.

1997 Wild Things

Based on the children's story "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendakr.

1996 Road to OZ

A truly enjoyable blending of the "Wizard of Oz" and Broadway show, "The Wiz". Features a musical medley from OZ along with "Ease on Down the Road" form the Wiz.

The drill is a sight to see and at one point places no less than 12 bicycling witches among the marching formations.

1995 Prophecy of the Earth

The music is based upon the work of David R. Gillingham

1994 Kiss of the Spider Woman

Based upon the Broadway musical of the same name. Music by John Kander includes Prologue, Over the Wall, Marta, and The Day After That. Tells the story of a brother and sister imprisoned for political reasons. Ends with depiction of activists who have been successful in furthering the cause of freedom

1993 Jesus Christ Super Star

The rock opera!

1992 Sweeny Todd

Music by Stephen Sondheim.

1991 Sunday in the Park with George

Music by Stephen Sondheim.

This Grand National Champion show depicts that everything is possible if you have a blank canvas. The show starts as a blank canvas and fills in with color and form.

1990 Music from Steven Sondheim

While I'm Around -Sweeny Todd
Have I got a Girl for You! - Company
Send in the Clowns - A Little Night Music
Another Hundred People - Company
Being Alive - Company

1989 Sweet Charity

Music by Stephen Sondhiem.
I'm a Brass Band<br>Big Spender
Theres' Gotta Be Something Better ThanThis
Baby, Dream Your Dream
Hey Look Me Over.

1986

Our research department has not come up with the title of the 1986 PCMB show but the music includes:

Carmina Burana and Send In the Cowns.
Click the sax and have a listen!

1983-1993 Miscellaneous

Various Items too few and far between to categorize, but worth a look!

Check out the news clips!