Sailing Day (Band Gr. 2.5)

Imagine a harbor bathed in the brilliant light of dawn. The anchor is lifted, and the white sails catch a fresh, powerful breeze. As the ship cuts through the waves and heads toward the vast, blue horizon, the crew is filled with anticipation and hope for the journey ahead. This music captures the excitement and high spirits of such a departure—a glorious start to a new adventure.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series:
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 7:15

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Clarinet (optional)
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

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

Mallets: Vibraphone (or Xylophone), Glockenspiel
Timpani
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Hi-Hat, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Wind Chimes, Shaker

Program Notes
Imagine a harbor bathed in the brilliant light of dawn. The anchor is lifted, and the white sails catch a fresh, powerful breeze. As the ship cuts through the waves and heads toward the vast, blue horizon, the crew is filled with anticipation and hope for the journey ahead. This music captures the excitement and high spirits of such a departure—a glorious start to a new adventure.