Flying

Grade 2.5

Soaring tunes in a big cinematic style. Great melodies and counter melodies throughout three contrasting sections make this another great choice for festival performances. This was the first piece I wrote for band back in 1998. Originally it was custom designed for the unbalanced group of mixed abilities I had at Castle Cove Public School that year. They really enjoyed playing it. It also had some great feedback from adjudicators who I think appreciated a young guy having a go at writing a piece. "You should look into getting this published, others might want to play it", said a former service band director adjudicating at the Warringah Eisteddfod. I revised it a few years back, so it's now scored for a full concert band. Selected as a test piece for the North Shore Primary Schools Band Festival 2012. Available in print and PDF download.