Wonderland is the dark and mysterious journey of a conflicted Alice as she discovers her strength from within. The musical nuance in the singing and auxiliary percussion add an eerie and intriguing introduction to what is a powerful and dynamic progression of the story. The tempo changes create a building sense of impending danger until Alice is found lost and asking herself “Who am I?” Through the melancholy introduction in the saxophone she finds her way to a bold a beautiful chordal statement from the entire ensemble. The final battle is portrayed through the contrasting styles of the brass and the winds culminating in a major momentum shift where the two forces face off.
Part 1: Welcome to Wonderland
Part 2: Who am I?
Part 3: The Final Battle
Commissioned by the Pekin High School Marching Band, IL
