Earthrise

Earthrise is the name of an iconic NASA photograph taken on December 24, 1968 from the Apollo 8 spacecraft while orbiting the moon. This historical event is depicted in this evocative tone poem for developing bands. A flute solo (cued in other instruments if needed) floats above rich sonorities. The flute's melody is passed around the band and is eventually accompanied by sparkling aleatoric woodwinds. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 2, page 34.