Semper Gratus

Description

Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion 1, Bells, Mallet Percussion 2, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Mallet Percussion 3, Marimba, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Wind Chimes, Percussion 2, Tom-tom, Percussion 3, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Wood Block, Gong — Written in honor of the composer’s band director, this challenging concert opener or contest selection is designed to develop fundamentals of music, technical aspects of performance and expose students to great band literature. With an expanded percussion section, multiple key changes, and interesting melodic, dynamic and rhythmic developments throughout, this composition will help your students be “always grateful” for your contributions to their music and lives.