Falcon's Flight

INSTRUMENTATION Flute Oboe Bb Clarinet Bb Bass Clarinet Bassoon Eb Alto Saxophone BbTenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone Bb Trumpet F Horn Trombone/Baritone Baritone (Treble Clef) Tuba Timpani Glockenspiel Snare Drum Bass Drum Suspended Cymbal Concert Toms Tambourine CONCEPTS Falcon’s Flight is composed in the C Dorian mode. Focused counting is encouraged while playing unexpected rhythmic accompaniment patterns. Articulations include staccato, accented staccato, and accents. PROGRAM NOTES Falcon’s Flight is a programmatic piece describing the flight of the Peregrine Falcon. Being the fastest animal on earth, it can reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour while diving for its prey.