Airborne

for wind ensemble

• Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 4 Clarinets in B-flat, Bass Clarinet in B-flat, Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat, Soprano Saxophone in B-flat, Alto Saxophone in E-flat, Tenor Saxophone in B-flat, Baritone Saxophone in E-flat

• 3 Trumpets in B-flat, 4 Horns in F, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas (div.)

• Double Bass, Timpani, 3 Percussion

  • Percussion 1: Bass Drum

  • Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal

  • Percussion 3: Tam-tam, Snare Drum

2023
4 minutes
Grade 5

Airborne is a short and thrilling piece that captures the essence of flight. This work takes on the contrast of weightlessness and turbulence while flying.

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