Freefall

Experience the thrill of skydiving with this adventurous Grade 4 piece – from the anticipation of the jump, to the contemplative mood of the aerial view, to the excitement of the Freefall itself. The piece features a rare euphonium solo during the middle lyrical section. Jump!

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1/2
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1/2
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Cornet 1
Bb Cornet 2/3
Bb Trumpet 1/2
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

String Bass

Timpani
Percussion 1 (xylophone, vibraphone)
Percussion 2 (snare drum, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal)

Program Notes
My intention was to begin this piece with the feeling of anticipation and excitement which might be experienced when setting out on a free fall adventure. This gives way to the more contemplative mood of the aerial panorama before returning to the excitement of the jump.

Freefall was commissioned in 1998 with the aid of funds provided by Gower Music International. Having organized tours for bands for many years, Gower wished to provide bands planning a tour with an added dimension to their touring projects