Running Order & Music List
*As of 12 April
19:15 - Preshow
Estes Park Village Band - seated | static
19:25 - VIP Arrival
Fanfare: Bugler's Dream
19:30 - Opening
Summon the Heroes; US National Anthem; US Forces Medley; 79ths Farewell to Gibraltar; Will Ye Go Lassie Go
19:50 - Massed Pipes & Drums and Dancers
Cabar Feidh; Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shores*; Orange & Blue; Devil in the Kitchen; Sleepy Maggie; The Ale is Dear; Old Rustic Bridge*; Gardens of Skye* (N.B. * denotes tunes with harmony)
20:05 - Display Act
Tug of War - Circus March Music TBC
20:15 - UK Band
The Welshman; Cossack Wedding Dance; Brilliante
20:25 - Massed Bands & Soloist: 9/11 20th Anniversary Tribute
Semper Fidelis; Hymn to the Fallen; Because We Believe; National Emblem
20:35 - Sons of Scotland
Content TBA
20:45 - US Band
Content TBA
20:55 - Finale
The Olympic Spirit; Atholl Highlanders; Killaloe; Abide With Me; Taps; Highland Cathedral; Amazing Grace
21:15 - March Off
Will Ye No Come Back Again; We're No' Awa' Tae' Bide Awa'; Highland Laddie; Scotland The Brave; The Black Bear
19:15 - Preshow
Estes Park Village Band - seated | static
19:25 - VIP Arrival
Fanfare: Bugler's Dream
19:30 - Opening
Summon the Heroes; US National Anthem; US Forces Medley; 79ths Farewell to Gibraltar; Will Ye Go Lassie Go
19:50 - Massed Pipes & Drums and Dancers
Cabar Feidh; Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shores*; Orange & Blue; Devil in the Kitchen; Sleepy Maggie; The Ale is Dear; Old Rustic Bridge*; Gardens of Skye* (N.B. * denotes tunes with harmony)
20:05 - Display Act
Tug of War - Circus March Music TBC
20:15 - UK Band
The Welshman; Cossack Wedding Dance; Brilliante
20:25 - Massed Bands & Soloist: 9/11 20th Anniversary Tribute
Semper Fidelis; Hymn to the Fallen; Because We Believe; National Emblem
20:35 - Sons of Scotland
Content TBA
20:45 - US Band
Content TBA
20:55 - Finale
The Olympic Spirit; Atholl Highlanders; Killaloe; Abide With Me; Taps; Highland Cathedral; Amazing Grace
21:15 - March Off
Will Ye No Come Back Again; We're No' Awa' Tae' Bide Awa'; Highland Laddie; Scotland The Brave; The Black Bear
Script
*As of April 12
19:15
Preshow
- Estes park Village Band - static position, downstage right (Gate B)
- Choir - static position, downstage left (Gate A)
19:20
Bands at Standby
- UK Band / USA Band (less Fanfare Team) in backstage standby positions at Gate C
19:25
VIP Arrival
- UK Fanfare Team March On *not playing* from Gate A and take central position
- After Fanfare Team reaches final static position, Steel Band ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to the Estes Park International Tattoo. The 2021 show is about to begin! In respect for our performers and your fellow patrons, we ask that you take this opportunity to switch your cell phones to silent. Video and photography is fully welcomed however, and please be sure to engage with the show online via our social media channels at @EPITattoo and #EPITattoo2021. We now ask you to join us in standing for the arrival of our VIP Patrons & Guests"
- Fanfare Team - "Fanfare: Buglers Dream"
VIP Carriage enters from Gate A, pauses at Centre Stands for passengers to alight, and then exits via Gate B
- Announcement:
"Thank you. Please be seated and enjoy the show!"
Preshow
- Estes park Village Band - static position, downstage right (Gate B)
- Choir - static position, downstage left (Gate A)
19:20
Bands at Standby
- UK Band / USA Band (less Fanfare Team) in backstage standby positions at Gate C
19:25
VIP Arrival
- UK Fanfare Team March On *not playing* from Gate A and take central position
- After Fanfare Team reaches final static position, Steel Band ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to the Estes Park International Tattoo. The 2021 show is about to begin! In respect for our performers and your fellow patrons, we ask that you take this opportunity to switch your cell phones to silent. Video and photography is fully welcomed however, and please be sure to engage with the show online via our social media channels at @EPITattoo and #EPITattoo2021. We now ask you to join us in standing for the arrival of our VIP Patrons & Guests"
- Fanfare Team - "Fanfare: Buglers Dream"
VIP Carriage enters from Gate A, pauses at Centre Stands for passengers to alight, and then exits via Gate B
- Announcement:
"Thank you. Please be seated and enjoy the show!"
19:30
Opening
- Massed Military Bands - "Summon the Heroes"
- Second fanfare from Fanfare Team in central static position
- Gates C opens - Massed Military Bands are backlit in silhouette
- Bands step off *playing* after four pace roll, march downstage and mark time until a musical cue TBD in rehearsal
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the Massed Bands of the 2021 Estes Park International Tattoo"
- SHOT?
- Massed Bands - "US Forces Medley: American Salute"
- Word of Command
- 2 x 3 pace Drum Rolls. Bands remain static
- Colour Party and US Director of Music enter from Gates A & B (*check*) and take final positions *TBD*
- Fanfare Team repositions into massed band
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, please rise for the National Anthem of the United States of America. The National Anthem will be conducted by NAME & RANK, Director of Music, United States Army Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band and performed together with the EPI Tattoo Choir"
- Directors of Music switch position during announcement
- Massed Bands - "USA National Anthem"
- *Flag Drill TBC
- *Choir TBC
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Thank You - Please be seated"
Opening
- Massed Military Bands - "Summon the Heroes"
- Second fanfare from Fanfare Team in central static position
- Gates C opens - Massed Military Bands are backlit in silhouette
- Bands step off *playing* after four pace roll, march downstage and mark time until a musical cue TBD in rehearsal
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the Massed Bands of the 2021 Estes Park International Tattoo"
- SHOT?
- Massed Bands - "US Forces Medley: American Salute"
- Word of Command
- 2 x 3 pace Drum Rolls. Bands remain static
- Colour Party and US Director of Music enter from Gates A & B (*check*) and take final positions *TBD*
- Fanfare Team repositions into massed band
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, please rise for the National Anthem of the United States of America. The National Anthem will be conducted by NAME & RANK, Director of Music, United States Army Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band and performed together with the EPI Tattoo Choir"
- Directors of Music switch position during announcement
- Massed Bands - "USA National Anthem"
- *Flag Drill TBC
- *Choir TBC
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Thank You - Please be seated"
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Combined Bands - "79ths Farewell to Gibraltar"
- Announcement:
"The Tattoo tradition dates back to the 17th and 18th century, when the fifes and drums of the local regiments would march through the streets at the close of an evening to signal that all soldiers should return to quarters - "Doe den tap toe!" was the cry that would resonate through the streets - "Turn off the taps!". "Tap toe" developed into "tattoo" over time, just as the musical aspect also developed into the grand scale ceremonial performances we know today, featuring military music, display, dance and - of course - pipes & drums"
- Directors of Music switch position during announcement
- Military Bands play introduction
- On a music, Gate C opens revealing backlit Massed Pipes & Drums
- Colour Party and US Director of Music march off through Gate B under intro
- P&D March On, filling the blank files in the Massed Mil Band ranks, marking time to the close of the piece
- Music ends
- Combined Bands & Vocals - "Will Ye Go Lassie Go"
- Pipe Major plays introduction from within the band
- Vocalist enters from Gate A to central downstage position
- Vocalist - Choir - Pipes & Drums
- Music ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the Massed Bands and Massed Pipes & Drums of the Estes Park International Tattoo and, from New Zealand, soprano soloist Crystel Benton"
- Announcement:
"The Tattoo tradition dates back to the 17th and 18th century, when the fifes and drums of the local regiments would march through the streets at the close of an evening to signal that all soldiers should return to quarters - "Doe den tap toe!" was the cry that would resonate through the streets - "Turn off the taps!". "Tap toe" developed into "tattoo" over time, just as the musical aspect also developed into the grand scale ceremonial performances we know today, featuring military music, display, dance and - of course - pipes & drums"
- Directors of Music switch position during announcement
- Military Bands play introduction
- On a music, Gate C opens revealing backlit Massed Pipes & Drums
- Colour Party and US Director of Music march off through Gate B under intro
- P&D March On, filling the blank files in the Massed Mil Band ranks, marking time to the close of the piece
- Music ends
- Combined Bands & Vocals - "Will Ye Go Lassie Go"
- Pipe Major plays introduction from within the band
- Vocalist enters from Gate A to central downstage position
- Vocalist - Choir - Pipes & Drums
- Music ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the Massed Bands and Massed Pipes & Drums of the Estes Park International Tattoo and, from New Zealand, soprano soloist Crystel Benton"
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19:50
Pipes & Drums and Dancers
- Word of Command: "Massed Bands, by the centre, quick march"
- 2 x 3 Race Rolls. Mil Bands turn about and exit through Gate C not playing
- Soloist & Director of Music exit through Gate B
- Cabar Feidh
- P&D step off - move Downstage - Counter March at stands - Counter March at set - take final central position, mark time - halt at close
- Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shores*
- Dancers enter through Gates A & B
- Orange & Blue
- Dance begins
- Devil in the Kitchen
- Sleepy Maggie
- The Ale is Dear
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the Massed Pipes & Drums & Dancers of the Estes Park International Tattoo"
- Word of Command
- Old Rustic Bridge*
- Highland Dancers exit through Gate B
- Gardens of Skye*
- Pipe Band step off, counter march and exit through Gate C
Pipes & Drums and Dancers
- Word of Command: "Massed Bands, by the centre, quick march"
- 2 x 3 Race Rolls. Mil Bands turn about and exit through Gate C not playing
- Soloist & Director of Music exit through Gate B
- Cabar Feidh
- P&D step off - move Downstage - Counter March at stands - Counter March at set - take final central position, mark time - halt at close
- Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shores*
- Dancers enter through Gates A & B
- Orange & Blue
- Dance begins
- Devil in the Kitchen
- Sleepy Maggie
- The Ale is Dear
- Music Ends
- Announcement:
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the Massed Pipes & Drums & Dancers of the Estes Park International Tattoo"
- Word of Command
- Old Rustic Bridge*
- Highland Dancers exit through Gate B
- Gardens of Skye*
- Pipe Band step off, counter march and exit through Gate C
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20:05
DISPLAY ACT - TUG OF WAR TBC
- Script TBC
- Enters through A
- Exits through B
DISPLAY ACT - TUG OF WAR TBC
- Script TBC
- Enters through A
- Exits through B
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20:15
UK Band
The Welshman; Cossack Wedding Dance; Brilliante
- The Welshman
- Band marches on from Gate C; Countermarch; Countermarch; Take static central position
- Cossack Wedding Dance
- Solo Trumpet steps forward; Trombone feature; Euphonium feature; Cornet feature
- Brilliante
- Euphonium solo
*Sound reinforcement?
*Band remains static in position at close*
UK Band
The Welshman; Cossack Wedding Dance; Brilliante
- The Welshman
- Band marches on from Gate C; Countermarch; Countermarch; Take static central position
- Cossack Wedding Dance
- Solo Trumpet steps forward; Trombone feature; Euphonium feature; Cornet feature
- Brilliante
- Euphonium solo
*Sound reinforcement?
*Band remains static in position at close*
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20:25
Massed Bands & Soloist: 9/11 Tribute
- Drum Rolls - March On: Semper Fidelis
- US Band enters through Gate C
- Part I - Hymn to the Fallen
- Extended Narration
- Volunteer First Responders & Extras enter at point in the music TBD
- Part II - Because We Believe
- Vocalist enters through A
- Colour Party and / or Dancers bearing flags enter at point in the music TBD
- Pipe contingent enters at point in the music TBD
- Drum Rolls - March Off: National Emblem
- Extras and Pipes & Drums turn about and step off on rolls, exiting through Gate C
- Bands stand fast and step off on a musical cue TBD in rehearsal - Counter March and Exit through Gate C TBC
Massed Bands & Soloist: 9/11 Tribute
- Drum Rolls - March On: Semper Fidelis
- US Band enters through Gate C
- Part I - Hymn to the Fallen
- Extended Narration
- Volunteer First Responders & Extras enter at point in the music TBD
- Part II - Because We Believe
- Vocalist enters through A
- Colour Party and / or Dancers bearing flags enter at point in the music TBD
- Pipe contingent enters at point in the music TBD
- Drum Rolls - March Off: National Emblem
- Extras and Pipes & Drums turn about and step off on rolls, exiting through Gate C
- Bands stand fast and step off on a musical cue TBD in rehearsal - Counter March and Exit through Gate C TBC
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20:35
Sons of Scotland (with Dancers TBC)
Content TBA
- Pipes & Drums enter through Gate A
- Dancers enter through Gate B
- Exit through Gate B
Sons of Scotland (with Dancers TBC)
Content TBA
- Pipes & Drums enter through Gate A
- Dancers enter through Gate B
- Exit through Gate B
20:45
US Band
Content TBA
Band enters from Gate C
Routine commences
*Band remains static in position at close*
US Band
Content TBA
Band enters from Gate C
Routine commences
*Band remains static in position at close*
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20:55
Finale
The Olympic Spirit
- Intro from US Band
- UK Band enter from Gate C
Pipes & Drums March On: Atholl Highlanders
Word of Command
Rolls
Pipe Bands enter from Gate C
Combined March On: Killaloe
Bugle Call intro
P&D play - Dancers & Standard Bearers from Gates TBD
Solo Bugler and Solo Piper Locations and Entrances TBD
Music Ends
Announcement
"Ladies & Gentlemen, we proudly present the cast of the 2021 Estes Park International Tattoo"
[Applause & Salutes]
"Tonight's Finale Hymn, featuring New Zealand's Crystel Benton and the Estes Park Tattoo Choir, will be Abide With Me, and is performed in tribute to all who have lost their lives throughout the past tragic year"
Soloist enters from Gate A
"Taps will then be performed by XXX of the United States Army Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band before Lights Out"
Soloist enters from Gate B
Abide With Me
Taps
Highland Cathedral / Amazing Grace
Finale
The Olympic Spirit
- Intro from US Band
- UK Band enter from Gate C
Pipes & Drums March On: Atholl Highlanders
Word of Command
Rolls
Pipe Bands enter from Gate C
Combined March On: Killaloe
Bugle Call intro
P&D play - Dancers & Standard Bearers from Gates TBD
Solo Bugler and Solo Piper Locations and Entrances TBD
Music Ends
Announcement
"Ladies & Gentlemen, we proudly present the cast of the 2021 Estes Park International Tattoo"
[Applause & Salutes]
"Tonight's Finale Hymn, featuring New Zealand's Crystel Benton and the Estes Park Tattoo Choir, will be Abide With Me, and is performed in tribute to all who have lost their lives throughout the past tragic year"
Soloist enters from Gate A
"Taps will then be performed by XXX of the United States Army Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band before Lights Out"
Soloist enters from Gate B
Abide With Me
Taps
Highland Cathedral / Amazing Grace
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21:15
Announcement
"Ladies & Gentlemen, we thank you for joining us and hope you enjoyed the 2021 all-new Estes Park International Tattoo
The 2022 Tattoo will take place on Friday & Saturday September 9th & 10th
Book early to avoid disappointment - advance tickets will early bird discounts are available from today for a limited time only
Please be sure to follow the Tattoo on social media and send us your thoughts and photographs from tonight's performance
Enjoy the rest of your weekend here at Scotfest. We're all no' Awa' Tae' Bide Awa' and we look forward to seeing you back here with us, and a whole new international cast, again next year. Safe journey home everybody!"
21:17
March Off
Will Ye No Come Back Again
Standard Bearers & Dancers step off after rolls and exit through Gates A & B
We're No' Awa' Tae' Bide Awa'
Combined Bands step off - Countermarch upstage - Countermarch downstage
Highland Laddie
Scotland The Brave
The Black Bear
Combined Bands exit through Gate C
Announcement
"Ladies & Gentlemen, we thank you for joining us and hope you enjoyed the 2021 all-new Estes Park International Tattoo
The 2022 Tattoo will take place on Friday & Saturday September 9th & 10th
Book early to avoid disappointment - advance tickets will early bird discounts are available from today for a limited time only
Please be sure to follow the Tattoo on social media and send us your thoughts and photographs from tonight's performance
Enjoy the rest of your weekend here at Scotfest. We're all no' Awa' Tae' Bide Awa' and we look forward to seeing you back here with us, and a whole new international cast, again next year. Safe journey home everybody!"
21:17
March Off
Will Ye No Come Back Again
Standard Bearers & Dancers step off after rolls and exit through Gates A & B
We're No' Awa' Tae' Bide Awa'
Combined Bands step off - Countermarch upstage - Countermarch downstage
Highland Laddie
Scotland The Brave
The Black Bear
Combined Bands exit through Gate C