Publisher Desc.  Futility and the Relentless Perseverance of Optimism is an energetic, dynamic battle between frustration and joy, dark and light, pessimism and optimism. An original composition for Symphonic Band, it is a challenging yet accessible work for intermediate to advanced ensembles. While parts are very independent and soloistic, they are often cued and coupled for ensembles that might be lacking certain instrument groups.