To the Stars!

This bright and uplifting piece teaches us that if we can dream it, the goal can be accomplished and any adversity can be overcome. Nothing is impossible if we put our minds and hearts 100% into it. Through sheer desire, power of positive thinking and determination, nothing is impossible and we can literally “reach for the stars”!

Program Notes

Many times, we feel as if there are limits put on our possibility of success. For whatever reason in our lives, we sometimes feel as if there is a “ceiling" that cannot be overcome. The adversity is to strong. This piece teaches us that if we can dream it, the goal can be accomplished and any adversity can be overcome. Nothing is impossible if we put our minds and hearts 100% into it. Through sheer desire, power of positive thinking and determination, nothing is impossible and we can literally “reach for the stars”!

Grade Level: 2.5
Copyright: 2016
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 2:45
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
Horn
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (3 drums)
Keyboard Percussion (bells)
Percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum)
Percussion 2 (suspended cymbal, crash cymbals, ride cymbal, hi-hat, wind chimes)