Rite of Ascension

by
Vince Gassi

Ensemble: Concert Band

Grade: 1.5

Duration: 02:15

Year of Composition: 2008

Publisher: Alfred

Year of Publication: 2009

Publisher Catalog Number: 31689

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase

Links:

Web Page

Sample Audio

Perusal Score 

Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinets 1,2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxes 1,2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Bb Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
[Mallet Percussion:] Bells
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Crash Cymbals/Suspended Cymbal/Triangle)
Timpani


Program Notes:

Honor, greatness and celebration are images conjured by this new work for band. An energetic opening sets the mood for a solemn and mysterious theme. Melody and countermelody weave an interesting tapestry while the energy continues to build throughout. The result is a piece that your students will want to play over and over.

(Alfred Music)