Driving Force

Opening with an energetic eighth-note melody driven by an insistent woodblock, this up-tempo composition unfolds playfully, gracefully, and relentlessly. From the first note to the last, this exciting piece for young band captures the driving force that gets people out of bed and moving through their work, play, or adventure. Several related themes are developed throughout and passed between all instruments, building to an exuberant climax and musically satisfying conclusion. Clarinet 1 plays over the break. (2:35)