Vince Gassi
Wings Of Apollo
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Vince Gassi
Wings Of Apollo
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Vince Gassi
- Series Alfred Challenger Series
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Alfred Publishing
- Order no. ALF44973
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Description:
NASA's Apollo program is known for landing the first humans on the moon in 1969. In this composition, your dauntless adventure begins with a powerful lift off. Once achieved, the main theme is presented by flutes, oboe, and then trumpets, with stabilizers provided by baritone, tenor sax, and eventually the remainder of the crew. Stage 1 boosters (a strong, rhythmic accompaniment) provide the propulsion needed to voyage through to a sea of tranquility (lyrical section). From there we journey to an adventurous transition and a final re-entry of the main theme. (2:35)