Hornet's Nest, The

The Hornet's Nest is programmatic and has been written to depict aspects of the F- 18 Hornets operations. It is dedicated to the men of the R.A.A.F. Hornet squadron.

Genre: Symphonic Repertoire for Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 9:40

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1, 2
Oboe 1, 2
Bassoon
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Contra Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2, 3, 4
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Euphonium BC
Tuba
String Bass

Drums
Mallet Percussion
Aux. Percussion
Timpani

Program Notes
The work is programmatic and has been written to depict aspects of the F- 18 Hornets operations. It is dedicated to the men of the R.A.A.F. Hornet squadron. The work begins with the hangar doors opening and the sun glinting on the cockpit as the aircraft are towed to the taxi way. The engines roar and the afterburners ignite as the aircraft accelerates down the strip and rotate one after the other. The lyrical slow section is meant to convey the freedom of the flight. The serenity is shattered as the dog fight begins; the battle is joined and the freedom of flight gives way to combat.