The Call to Adventure

by
David Marlatt

Ensemble: Concert Band

Grade: 1.5

Duration: 03:00

Year of Composition: 2018

Commissioned by: Halton District School Board

Publisher: Eighth Note

Year of Publication: 2018

Publisher Catalog Number: CB18350

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase

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Sample Audio

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Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
B♭ Clarinets 1,2
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxophones 1,2
B♭ Tenor Saxophone
E♭ Baritone Saxophone
B♭ Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone
Baritone, Bassoon
Tuba
String Bass
Bells
[Percussion 1:] Snare Drum, Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] Claves, Tambourine, 2 Tom-toms, Cabasa, Brake Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals

Commissioned by the Halton District School Board for the Halton Band Extravaganza 2018


Program Notes:

Adventures come in many forms—whether it be a Greek, Persian or Indian, etc. hero heading off on a mission or a sailor embarking on a dangerous trip across uncharted waters, the call to adventure is what gets it all started. This piece is heroic and noble with many "characters" found along the way. Each section represents a new person, foe or obstacle that the hero must face.

(Eighth Note Publications)