Way of the Samurai (Band Gr. 1)

The Samurai were the warriors of medieval Japan. In times of war, they fought bravely with their two-sword technique, even holding back the invading Mongols of Genghis Khan. Like musicians, they maintained their skills by practicing their tradition with discipline and close attention to detail.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Young Band Series
Level: 1 | Duration: 2:40

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (A4 Stapled Booklet)

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

B-flat Trumpet
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium BC
B-flat Euphonium TC
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion 1: Triangle, Large Tom
Percussion 2: Bongos

Program Notes
The Samurai were the warriors of medieval Japan. In times of war, they fought bravely with their two-sword technique, even holding back the invading Mongols of Genghis Khan. Like musicians, they maintained their skills by practicing their tradition with discipline and close attention to detail.