One Giant Leap (from Nebulae)
Wind Ensemble 2’40” Grade 5 2023
Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1 & 2
Oboe 1 & 2
Bassoon 1 & 2
Contrabassoon (opt.)
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1 - 3
Bass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn in F 1 - 4
Bb Trumpet 1 - 3
Trombone 1 & 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium 1 & 2
Tuba 1 & 2
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion 1 - 5
Winner of the 2023 Adelaide Wind Orchestra Composition Contest
The opening movement of Nebulae (2023)
Program Notes
This movement is inspired by the Eagle Nebula located approximately 7,000 light-years away from earth. The movement captures the spirit of space exploration with the determination to reach for distant galaxies. It pays tribute to the countless men and women who took an infinite number of small steps which resulted in one giant leap for humankind when the Eagle Lunar Module touched down on the surface of the moon in 1969.
World Premiere:
Adelaide Wind Orchestra
Conducted by Bryan Griffiths
Sunday 4 June 2023
Published by Matt Klohs
Buy Sheet Music:
Symphony Orchestra version arranged by Matt Klohs