Mt. Fuji

Capture all of the beauty and grandeur of Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji in this programmatic work for beginning band. As you slowly approach the mountain, the woodwinds create an air of excitement. As you reach the peak, the brass and percussion help increase the intensity with a faster tempo and more exciting rhythms.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 1 | Duration: 2:50

Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Bb Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet
F Horn
Trombone
Tuba

Bells
Xylophone
Percussion 1 (wind chimes, bass drum, snare drum, timbales)
Percussion 2 (triangle, tam-tam)
Timpani

Program Notes
Capture all of the beauty and grandeur of Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji in this programmatic work for beginning band. As you slowly approach the mountain, the woodwinds create an air of excitement. As you reach the peak, the brass and percussion help increase the intensity with a faster tempo and more exciting rhythms.