The Journey of Invention

by
David Marlatt

Ensemble: Concert Band

Grade: 1.5

Duration: 02:30

Year of Composition: 2009

Publisher: Eighth Note

Year of Publication: 2009

Publisher Catalog Number: CB29144

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase

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Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinets 1, 2
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
String Bass
Bells
Timpani
[Percussion 1:] Snare Drum, Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] Tambourine, Cabasa (or Shaker), Wood Block, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals


Program Notes:

Inventions have changed our lives. Whether it be the wheel, electricity, car, telephone, or the microchip, inventions have allowed us to live better, and sometimes longer, lives. This piece is about the path or journey to these great discoveries. Some of the greatest minds in the world worked tirelessly for decades to create something, or even a concept, that we have all benefitted from. The music is always moving forward—advancing. Even with slight sidetracks or failed experiments, the journey presses on—the journey of discovery.

(Eighth Note Publications)