Beginning with flourishes and fanfares, this scenic work is a snapshot of small towns across the country. Though seemingly challenging by initial appearance and sound, all parts lie comfortably on the

The opening movement from this famous band classic is now scored to make bands with small or incomplete instrumentation sound great. The flashy 16th-note runs are scored for the mallets and snare drum,

Opening with a legato tempo featuring colors of the band, the piece develops with a short statement by horn and flute, which precede the rhythmic section. The use of the 7/8 bar is especially effective with