The perfect contest or festival piece, this fresh and highly accessible work is sure to be a student and audience favorite. The 5/4 opening will be a breeze to learn, and the midpoint is perhaps one of the most gorgeous lyrical statements written at this level. The exciting opening section returns to bring the composition to a dramatic conclusion. Excellent use of repetition greatly facilitates the learning of the rhythmical motifs, and very comfortable ranges along with expert scoring will have your middle school or high school band sounding like seasoned pros!