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Take your band on a voyage to the great beyond of space with "A Solar Journey". This latest work from renowned film and television composer John Cacavas utilizes themes that suggest the excitement of space travel. Like a true sci-fi thriller, the piece uses harmonic triads spaced by the tritone, creating a feeling of mystery. The piece modulates from minor to major with a triumphant and glorious theme signaling the end of a successful journey through outer space. "A Solar Journey" is guaranteed NOT to leave your band lost in space!
Technical Notes: The percussion part is labeled "Percussion (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal)".
The legato section which begins at measure 41 suggests the concept of space travel, once again utilizing harmonic sequences previously stated.
At the "Grandioso", the harmonies move to major from minor, telling us musically that the "journey" has been triumphant and glorious.
Estimated Performance Time: 5:15
Composed By: "A Solar Journey" was composed by John Cacavas.
Published By: "A Solar Journey" was published by Alfred Publishing Company.
Series: This piece is part of the series "Alfred's Concert Band Series".
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| Instrumentation | | 1 | - | Full Score | | 10 | - | Flute | | 2 | - | Oboe | | 2 | - | Bassoon | | 4 | - | 1st B Flat Clarinet | | 4 | - | 2nd B Flat Clarinet | | 4 | - | 3rd B Flat Clarinet | | 1 | - | E Flat Alto Clarinet | | 2 | - | B Flat Bass Clarinet | | 2 | - | 1st E Flat Alto Saxophone | | 2 | - | 2nd E Flat Alto Saxophone | | 2 | - | B Flat Tenor Saxophone | | 1 | - | E Flat Baritone Saxophone | | 3 | - | 1st B Flat Trumpet | | 3 | - | 2nd B Flat Trumpet | | 3 | - | 3rd B Flat Trumpet | | 1 | - | 1st Horn In F | | 1 | - | 2nd Horn In F | | 1 | - | 3rd Horn In F | | 2 | - | 1st Trombone | | 2 | - | 2nd Trombone | | 2 | - | 3rd Trombone | | 2 | - | Baritone T.C. | | 2 | - | Baritone B.C. | | 4 | - | Tuba | | 2 | - | Percussion | | 1 | - | Timpani |
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| | Other Pictures | | Front Cover | | Conductor Score | | Instrumentation |
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Return Policy: This product may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, excluding shipping charges.
 Difficulty 3 on a scale of 1 to 6 with 6 being the hardest.
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