This stunning showcase for band is based on an original chorale, and exploits the technical and tonal resources of the ensemble. The opening brilliant fanfare leads into a bright melodic section, then the chorale and an exciting finale.

TDSB concert repertoire. Includes program notes, performance notes, notes from the editor, and biographical profiles of composer and editor.

Instrumentation: full score ; piccolo ; 1st 2nd flute ;1st 2nd oboe ; 1st 2nd bassoon ; clarinet 1,2, 3 ; bass clarinet ;1st 2nd alto saxophone ; tenor saxophone ; baritone saxophone ; 1,2, 3 trumpet ; f horn 1,2,3,4 ; 1st 2nd 3rd trombone ; euphonium tc ; euphonium BC ; tuba ; percussion 1(bells, marimba, sus. cymbal, triangle, crash cymblas, slapstick, chimes ; percussion 2 (chimes, maracas, suspended cymbals, cabasa) ; percussion 3 (snare drum, gong, bass drum, tenor drum) ; timpani.