The Final Frontier – for Concert and Symphonic Band

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I’ve written another performance piece for Concert or Symphonic Band to play. It’s entitled “The Final Frontier.” “The Final Frontier” is a symphonic band exploration of the solar systems and galaxies in our universe. It can be previewed at: youtu.be/G5Hyc9w9IgY

Time: 5 min. 45 sec.

Score and Parts

1- Conductor
2- Piccolo
2- Flute 1
2- Flute 2
2- Flute 3
2- Oboe
3- Clarinet 1 in Bb
3- Clarinet 2 in Bb
3- Clarinet 3 in Bb
2- Bass Clarinet
2- Alto Saxophone 1
2- Alto Saxophone 2
2- Tenor Saxophone 1
2- Tenor Saxophone 2
2- Baritone Saxophone
2- Bassoon
1- Horn 1 in F
1- Horn 2 in F
1- Horn 3 in F
1- Horn 4 in F
2- Trumpet 1 in Bb
2- Trumpet 2 in Bb
2- Trumpet 3 in Bb
2- Trombone 1
2- Trombone 2
2- Trombone 3
2- Euphonium in Bb
2- Tuba
1- Timpani
1- Suspended Cymbal – Crash Cymbal
1- Glockenspiel
1- Vibraphone – Xylophone
1- Snare Drum
1- Bass Drum

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Hi Clinton.

I’ve listened twice now.

I think this did what you set out to do

I particularly liked the opening. It had a real ‘50’s sci-fi movie feel with the heavy chords interlaced with the keyed percussion.

The “main” theme at 1’, noble and heroic. I felt with all the forces at your disposal it needed more in the accompaniment like triads in the theme from the troms and a moving, answering bass line. The repeat at 4’10” really needed to have this to make it more than just a repeat.

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