Ready to Launch (Band Gr. 0.5)

This is one small step for a band, one giant leap for their collective musical careers. The band is strapping themselves in for the ride of a lifetime – that of a musician. It has taken loads of work to get to this point. They are as ready as they will ever be. It is not without risk. There is much that can go wrong. But they are trusting that their preparation and their capable commander will see them through. They are ready to launch!

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Beginner Band Series
Level: .5 | Duration: 2:00

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

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

Timpani (3 drums)
Glockenspiel
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal

Program Notes
This is one small step for a band, one giant leap for their collective musical careers. The band is strapping themselves in for the ride of a lifetime – that of a musician. It has taken loads of work to get to this point. They are as ready as they will ever be. It is not without risk. There is much that can go wrong. But they are trusting that their preparation and their capable commander will see them through. They are ready to launch!

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