Rarely does a Grade 2 composition contain as much musical depth and variety as this powerhouse from the pen of Michael Sweeney. The impressive opening strains lead to a fast-paced ostinato accompanying an explosive melody in the trumpets.After a delicate lyric section, the fast pace returns and the piece drives to a powerful finish.

Duration: 4:30.

Instrumentation: full score -- flute -- oboe-- bassoon -- Bb clarinet 1 -- Bb clarinet 2 -- Bb clarinet 3 -- Eb alto clarinet -- Bb bass clarinet -- Eb alto saxophone 1 -- Eb alto saxophone 2 -- Bb tenor saxophone -- Eb baritone saxophone -- Bb trumpet 1 -- Bb trumpet 2 -- F horn -- trombone -- baritone b.c. -- baritone t.c. -- tuba -- convertible bass line -- percussion 1 -- percussion 2 -- mallet percussion -- timpani.