They Solemnly Served (Band Gr. 3)

This composition pays homage to our veterans and the families who have grieved for them. The main theme is a lyrical melody stated by solo Oboe and then builds to a fuller orchestration. The development section of the work is new material based on the main theme. It is stated by solo Clarinet and Horn. The piece recapitulates with full brasses playing the primary. The composition concludes as it began, delicately and wistful.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series:
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:30

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (1)

Flute 1 (4)
Flute 2 (4)
Oboe 1 (1)
Oboe 2 (1)
Bassoon 1 (1)
Bassoon 2 (1)
B-flat Clarinet 1 (4)
B-flat Clarinet 2 (4)
B-flat Clarinet 3 (4)
Bass Clarinet (2)
Alto Saxophone 1 (2)
Alto Saxophone 2 (2)
Tenor Saxophone (2)
Baritone Saxophone (1)

B-flat Trumpet 1 (3)
B-flat Trumpet 2 (3)
B-flat Trumpet 3 (3)
F Horn 1-2 (2)
F Horn 3-4 (2)
Trombone 1 (2)
Trombone 2 (2)
Trombone 3 (1)
Euphonium (2)
B-flat Baritone T.C. (2)
Tuba (4)
String Bass (1)

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallets: Vibraphone, Glockenspiel
Percussion 1-2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 3: Triangle, Bass Drum

Program Notes
This composition pays homage to our veterans and the families who have grieved for them. The main theme is a lyrical melody stated by solo Oboe and then builds to a fuller orchestration. The development section of the work is new material based on the main theme. It is stated by solo Clarinet and Horn. The piece recapitulates with full brasses playing the primary. The composition concludes as it began, delicately and wistful.