Composed by Sherburne. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR394). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 5 minutes, 47 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4645-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4645-01).
What starts out as a fanfare quickly becomes variations on the opening themes. As the title suggests, those themes are musical foreshadowing for the Changes Ahead. With effective use of mixed meters, changing keys and rhythms there is an excitement that builds off of otherwise simple melodies. In the middle section comes a lyrical contrast with a sense of anticipation that the changed themes are coming back to a powerful ending, where all the themes combine. Changes Ahead showcases each section of the band, but more importantly it will challenge them to listen to other themes and compliment them. With lots of percussion, dramatic brass, flowing winds this piece creates a bold musical experience for the band and the audience.
