Planet 411 and Beyond

This is an advanced work for high school concert band and college wind ensemble. This piece follows the continuing adventures of the Spaceship Hawkeye through a rough planet only known as Planet 411. The piece starts in a mysterious forest area of the planet, with many solos echoing the various foreign wildlife and uncertainty following the crew. Constant motion from the woodwinds further pushes uncertainty, almost as if they are being watched. The crew is then suddenly attacked, pushing the music to a furious pace. The crew succeeds in alluding their attackers, only to find themselves in a deeper portion of the forest with dangers around every turn. The band is now in 5/8 with a bass line that echoes the dangers around every turn. The crew finally finds their way into a clearing where they are able to summon the Hawkeye to their aid and escape. This piece features dissonant harmonies, challenging solo lines, and a great opportunity for teaching 5/8 and subdivision. -Clarinets in the beginning should stagger breathe, this line should be constant. -The 5/8 section should be slowed down and taken in 5 at first. -There are many countermelody lines behind the melodies, these should be heard as well.