March of the Lava Fields - Young Band

March of the Lava Fields

for Concert Band Grade 1

March of the Lava Fields was written for the South Forsyth Middle School 6th Grade Band. The title (as well as the idea behind the work) was drawn from news stories surrounding the advancing lava fields in Hawaii in the fall of 2014. The sizzling sounds scored in some of the parts are intended to be representations of this intense act of nature. The work begins with a slow and ominous feel. As the tension builds, the momentum of the lava begins to accelerate and grow in intensity until it finally crashes into the surrounding roads and villages. The opening section returns with one final gasp before the lava eventually comes to a halt.

Inlcudes score and parts