Call to Honor, A (Band Gr. 5)

A Call to Honor, written in 2022 for “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, is a stirring fanfare for an experienced wind ensemble. The music celebrates the fundamental American ideal that we are all equal under the Constitution of the United States.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Diamond Band Series
Level: 5 | Duration: 4:05

Instrumentation
Flute 1
Flute 2
Flute 3 (Piccolo)
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
B-flat Trumpet 4
B-flat Trumpet 5
B-flat Trumpet 6
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium 1
Euphonium 2
B-flat Baritone T.C. 1
B-flat Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 1
Tuba 2
Timpani [4 drums]
Percussion 1: Large Snare Drum
Percussion 2: Piccolo Snare Drum
Percussion 3: Piatti
Percussion 4: Bass Drum


Program Notes

A Call To Honor is inspired by my belief in the majesty and truth of our Constitution and our democracy. Our entire system of government is based on the fundamental idea that we are all created equal. It is that goal, and the noble ideas that naturally flow from it, that animate this music.

A Call To Honor was premiered on May 29, 2022 by the "President's Own" United States Marine Band at Wolf Trap in Washington DC, conducted by Colonel Jason Fettig.

– S.J.

"President's Own" United States Marine Band
Conducted by Col. Jason K. Fettig