The musical inspiration for this piece came from the scenes and speeches on a rock emblazoned with battle scenes from our nation's history. The piece opens with a military-sounding march that leads to a solemn section over which a narrator reads the speeches seen on the rock while a muted trumpet plays "Taps" in the background. The initial march then returns, with fragments of numerous patriotic melodies juxtaposed with the original melody, coming to an exciting ending. (4:45) 

Concert and Contest

Oboe

Eb Alto Sax

Euphonium TC

Bb Trumpet

Timpani And Auxiliary Percussion

F French Horn

Percussion

Bb Tenor Sax

Bells

Bb Bass Clarinet

Bb Clarinet

Trombone

Eb Baritone Sax

Flute

Tuba

Euphonium BC

Bassoon

Eb Alto Clarinet

Concert Band

Young Symphonic

Message on the Rock, The

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