Publisher Desc.  Give those middle school band students the proper send-off they deserve. This work is perfect for graduation, commencement, convocation, or any other prestigious event. Although it is often cliche, this piece will make your band sound mature well beyond their age! It is also a great teaching piece for eighth- sixteenth note patterns, as well as range building and for practicing balance and blend. Percussion is scored for eight players, although in situations with limited personnel you may omit one mallet part, and the cymbal crashes can be played on the suspended cymbal if necessary. With regal brass fanfares and energetic woodwind flourishes that will lift your spirits high, this work will be your opener or closer of choice for years to come!