The Conquest

Description

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Glockenspiel, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Percussion 3, Tom-tom, Percussion 4, Temple Block — Imagine you are a young lion, looking for a new home to claim as territory. This piece aims for your students to explore their new notes and take on the music that is written before them. So go on this short adventure as the lion tries to find his home in the forest. Set in Concert Bb and 4/4 time signature, this piece utilizes beginning band concepts. Most instruments play within a 5 to 8 note range so your wind players can have success. I also wrote several percussion parts that you may substitute with other instruments depending on your situation. Make sure the students play all note durations to the rest or next note. There are multiple opportunities for expression with simple dynamic changes and shapings below the line.