Home Awaits (Band Gr. 2) - Anthony Susi

This haunting medley partners two well-known spirituals (Wayfaring Stranger & Goin’ Home) and their promise of a restful afterlife. The gentle and pensive nature of this warm setting with an optional sensitive piano accompaniment will evoke feelings of peace and hope for performers and audience alike.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Sapphire Band Series
Level: 2 | Duration: 3:15

Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

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

Piano [optional]

Bells
Percussion 1: Suspended Cymbal, Triangle
Percussion 2: Bass Drum

Program Notes
Home Awaits partners two well known 19th century spirituals ("Wayfaring Stranger" and "Goin’ Home") that both reference going home to meet predeceased family members in a place with no sickness or suffering (the afterlife). The peaceful musical setting depicts this hopeful view of heaven and a sense of feeling homesick. An optional delicate piano accompaniment adds to this moving sentiment coupled with optional opening solos, providing an opportunity to showcase students.