A Solar Journey
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! "A Solar Journey - Concert Band" weighs 31.95 oz.
 This item has a difficulty rating of 3 on a scale of 1 through 6, with 6 being hardest.
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Estimated Performance Time: 5:15
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.
Composer(s): "A Solar Journey" was composed by John Cacavas.
Publisher: "A Solar Journey" was published by Alfred Publishing Company.
Series: This piece was part of the series "Alfred's Concert Band Series".
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| Parts included:
| 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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