Originally for orchestra, the entire composition grows from the opening three-note motive. This is a rhythmically charged, dynamic work with beautiful lyric contrasting sections. It is included on many festival lists. The composer has also carefully prepared a band version of his highly successful orchestral work. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Str(9-8-7-6-5 in set).