Unwavering Heart

Commissioned following the passing of a high school student with cancer, Unwavering Heart is a touching overture that reflects her brave, positive, and supportive spirit and spreads her message of love to all who play and enjoy music.

Program Notes

Bella Muntean was a brave and positive person. No matter her situation, she was always smiling and supporting others with her attitude. When the Riverside High School Band in Greer, South Carolina was given the news that she had passed away from cancer, the first thing that everyone wanted was a way to memorialize her positive spirit. Because of her love for band and playing the flute, they knew the perfect way would be to commission a concert band piece in her honor. The members and staff of the Riverside High School Band hope that Unwavering Heart spreads Bella's message of love to all who play this music.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2020
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe (optional Flute 2)
Bassoon (optional)
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (2 drums)
Bells
Xylophone
Percussion 1 & 2: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 3 & 4 (Perc. 3 optional): Crash Cymbals, Wind Chimes, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Temple Blocks