A Song of Courage
Composer: William Owens
Estimated Grade: 2
Time: 2:30
Keys: Eb, Bb
Meters: 4/4, 3/4
Technical Concerns:
| Instrument | Technical Concerns |
|---|---|
| Flute | High note: C above staff, Meter and key change, Divisi part |
| Clarinet 1 | High note: G (top of staff), No concerns |
| Clarinet 2/3 | High note: A (2nd space), Key change |
| Bass Clarinet | High note: Bb in staff, No concerns |
| Oboe | High note: G, No concerns |
| Bassoon | High note: A, No concerns but divisi in the part |
| Alto Sax | High note: G, 1 part with divisi measures |
| Tenor Sax | High note: F, No concerns |
| Bari Sax | High note: F#, No concerns |
| Trumpet | High note: C (3rd space), 1 part, Easy grade 2 |
| French Horn | High note: Bb in staff, 1 part |
| Trombone | High note: Bb, Key change |
| Euphonium | High note: Bb (top of staff), Key change, Time change, Divided parts, Bassoon cues |
| Tuba | Low note: Bb1 |
| Mallet Percussion | Bells |
| Timpani | Number of drums: 2 |
| Battery | Std + triangle, bar chimes |
The summary of this piece is part of the VMEA 2023 Clinic-Concert of New Band Literature performance.