Gone But Not Forgotten (Band Gr. 2.5)

This peaceful, poignant piece is a musical reminder that though a person may have physically passed on, their spirit and memories will always remain in the hearts of the people they touched.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Sapphire Band Series
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:30

Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe [optional]
Bassoon [optional]
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani [3 drums]
Percussion 1: Bells, Chimes
Percussion 2: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 3: Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal

Program Notes
This poignant melody was created from the emotional impact felt for those who lost loved ones to Covid-19 and could not receive a traditional wake or funeral due to the social distancing restrictions. The reflective setting is intended to touch the hearts of anyone mourning family or friends that have passed and bring comfort through happy past memories evoked by the peaceful music.