Excitement, anticipation, dread, wonder... all of these thrilling aspects of the journey of discovery into the unknown are musically depicted in this rhythmic, dynamic work. Players will love the energetic tempo of the opening, with its unanticipated rhythmic accents, driving percussion, and foreboding chords, and they will have an opportunity to play expressively in a middle section that builds to a triumphant, musically satisfying expression of beauty. An ideal young band piece to open or close a concert. As a bonus, this lends itself to connections with literature and artwork that can inspire your students to find deeper levels of meaning in the music.