Publisher Desc.  The composition FORTITUDE was written for my band students, with the purpose of providing them with song to perform at concerts, and various programs. The title FORTITUDE was used as descriptive word tool, to encourage my students to persevere when faced with adversity.It is my hope that FORTITUDE will provide students with a song that they will enjoy learning to play, and provide other music educators with a teaching tool that can be used to motivate and encourage their students.FORTITUDE is dedicated to the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida.