Their Finest Hour

As an intrinsic part of existence, all peoples face adversity, both individually and collectively. When the cause of such adversity is beyond the control of any given party (or parties), it is the heroes who emerge to turn the tide of tragedy into ultimate victory. War, natural disaster, internal and external social strife, … None can deter the heroic idealism embodied in the American People due to individual and collective character, determination, a sense of justice, lofty goals, and faith. Their Finest Hour addresses this triumph of the American Spirit.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2009
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 10:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
Bb Trumpet 4
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium 1
Euphonium 2
T.C. Baritone 1
T.C. Baritone 2
Tuba

Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 (Bells, Vibraphone, Chimes, Xylophone)
Percussion 2/3 (Crash Cymbals, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Tambourine)
Percussion 4/5 (Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Tam-Tam, Concert Tom)