Leap!

Starting with a steady percussion beat, woodwinds help build the anticipation until brought together with the brass to create a bouncy melody. Rises and falls in the progression help give the sensation of leaping while at times thinning out to reveal that we don’t always land just right. But the melody continues and crescendos into a hopeful tone, encouraging us to once again take leaps in life.

Program Notes

We all choose to take leaps in life. Most of us choose to remain on the ground, so we take metaphorical leaps. We start a new hobby, write a new song, or ask out that particular someone we like. As with all leaps we don’t always land on our feet - a new hobby that doesn’t work out, the song just can’t seem to come together, or that particular someone says no. But we continue to take leaps because leaping can help us reach heights we never before imagined. You won’t know if you’ll stick that landing if you never take the leap in the first place.

Starting with a steady percussion beat, woodwinds help build the anticipation until brought together with the brass to create a bouncy melody that will challenge and entertain your students. Rises and falls in the progression help give the sensation of leaping while at times thinning out to reveal that we don’t always land just right. But the melody continues and crescendos into a hopeful tone, encouraging us to once again take leaps in life.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2019
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 2:25
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
TC Baritone
Tuba

Bells
Suspended Cymbal & Crash Cymbals
Snare Drum & Bass Drum