From the pen of Jay Bocook comes this intriguing piece that explodes with musical drama and energy. Its themes, all derived from ascending lines, create an uplifiting aura throughout, and build to a soaring, captivating finish. the pensive contrasting section features short solos for flute, oboe, and horn.

TDSB concert repertoire.

Instrumentation: full score ; piccolo/flute 3 ; 1st 2nd flute ; oboe ; bassoon ; 1st 2nd 3rd B© clarinet ; E© alto clarinet ; B© bass clarinet ; 1st 2nd E© alto saxophone ; B© tenor saxophone ; E© baritone saxophone ; 1st 2nd 3rd B© trumpet ; 1st 2nd 3rd 4th f horn ; 1st 2nd 3rd trombone ; baritone bc ; baritone tc ; tuba ; string bass ; percussion 1 (s.d., bd., temple blocks, wd. blk) ; percussion 2 (mark tree, tri., sus. cym., gong, sleigh bells, cr. cym.) ; mallet percussion (bells, vibes, chimes, xylo., marimba) ; timpani.