This document contains program notes for two drum corps musical selections, "Blue Shades" and an unnamed "Closer". It discusses concepts, quotes, musical elements, and visual elements for both pieces in detail. For "Blue Shades", it proposes using voiceovers of Martha Graham quotes at the beginning and incorporating student voices later. It considers having the guard portray a rehearsal during one section. For the "Closer", it provides philosophical quotes to play over the intro and discusses manipulating the tempo throughout. The notes aim to thoughtfully integrate music, drill, guard, voiceovers and themes into cohesive productions.