This piece has everything the grade 1 conductor is looking for: safe and solid scoring, limited and comfortable ranges, enough percussion to keep the section busy and out of trouble, and exciting thematic material. Trumpet 1 goes to fourth line D, both clarinet parts stay below the break. The one trombone/euphonium part doubles the bass line at the octave for security. Explore Aric Branchfield's Journey to the Stars. (2:00).
