The Journey Home

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Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Trombone, Euphonium, Euphonium Treble Clef, Tuba, Timpani, Snare Drum, Marimba — Here's your contest piece for your middle school band. A solid Grade 3 with interaction in between the various sections of the band. The tempos are medium, slow, and a bit fast, but non troppo! The harmonies have some post-romantic sounds with longing melodies and interacting counter-melodies. The recapitulation has just a little bit of variety with changes of rhythms and maybe a surprise harmony or two.

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