Excelsior

Ever upward (from the Latin: Excelsus: ex-‘out, beyond’ + celsus ‘lofty’). We often find ourselves striving for our best with energy and vigour. Excelsior allows the band to take the listener on a journey as they demonstrate their combined striving with a sense of joy and optimism.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2009

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Sample PDFs

• Excelsior - Sample Score.pdf

Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1, 2
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass

Mallets
Drums
Percussion
Timpani