Our Final Hours (2021)

For Full Marching Band


Grade: 5Duration: 8:15

Instrumentation:


Woodwinds: Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone (opt. Bass Clarinet)Brass: 2 Trumpets, Horn, 2 Low Brass, TubaBattery: Snare Drum, Quint Tenors, 4 Bass Drums (3 or 5 drum parts upon request)Front Ensemble: Auxiliary Mallets, Vibraphone, Marimba, Percussion, and Synthesizer

Solos/Small Ensembles:


Part 1: Mellophone (solo), Trumpet (2 soloists)
Part 2: Alto Saxophone (solo), Saxophone Quartet (AATB), Baritone Saxophone (Solo)
Part 3: Optional small brass ensemble from rehearsal W to m. 54

Part 1 score sample here.

Part 2 score sample here.

Part 3 score sample here.

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An old proverb says that "our final hours are hidden from us, so that we may cherish them all." This show combines the "Westminster Quarters" and "Dies Irae" motives with original melodies throughout in order to convey this idea. Flashy woodwind runs, powerful brass statements, and tasteful percussion writing come together in a three-movement package that is sure to impress your audience and the judges alike.


Our Final Hours - Full Show Audio.mp3

Audio of full show - MIDI version