Pharaoh's Descent

The Pharaoh flees a coup and descends deep into the labyrinth of an ancient pyramid for answers to his lineage and the secrets of royalty! Our hero has entered this maze out of a desperate desire to escape death, but will he find what he seeks here or will discover something for more sinister as he descends deeper into the darkness? The programmatic nature of this work is sure to awaken the imaginations of your students as you venture through the epic tale woven throughout this piece and perhaps uncover some hidden secrets within it for yourselves... Many of the divisis written in this piece are entirely meant to provide you with options based on your instrumentation and the strengths/weaknesses within your ensemble. This piece explores some fascinating harmonies and techniques, and it may be well worth it to dive into those things early on in the piece and sequence carefully. For many groups, this will be their first five minute piece, so it'll be important to observe dynamics, follow your conductor closely and tell the epic story in your mind through your playing. Most importantly, enjoy the thrill and the journey of this piece and let your imagination run wild!