Thousand Passions, A

This inspiring work reminds us that we are all given a gift, and that gift is our passion. When we unite our passions as our community and commit to courageously fulfilling our gifts, we will be connected forever by one heartbeat. This is captured by the piece’s syncopated energy and uplifting melody.

Program Notes

We are all given a gift. That gift is our passion. The purpose of life is to find, develop and fulfill our passion. When we have the courage to accept our gift, we truly become alive. Imagine a community of the courageous, resolved to fulfill their individual passions, to supporting each other, and to celebrating the gifts of others. This community is alive. The symbol of life is the heartbeat. The stronger the life, the stronger the heartbeat. Our community may have a thousand different passions but if we commit to courageously fulfill our gifts, we will be connected forever by one heartbeat.

Grade Level: 4.5
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 4:40
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
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 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
T.C. Baritone
Tuba
Piano

Timpani (4 drums)
Bells
Vibraphone
Percussion 1 & 2 (snare drum, kick drum, concert bass drum, hi-hat)
Percussion 3 & 4 (crash cymbals, triangle, suspended cymbal, wind chimes, sand blocks, woodblock)