Honor Bound

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Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals — Honor Bound: to be obligated and required by one’s own code of conduct to do what is ethically right. This is often referenced in the military but applies equally to our everyday conduct and is how a free society can function. The march is intended to represent the dignity and worth of the individual.Honor Bound is a traditional style military march containing important opportunities for each section, including the percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet fanfare at m. 5, low brass melody in the second strain and woodwind lead at m. 66. The notated dynamics are essential for musical contrast. The tempo can vary depending on the skill of the students and the preference of the conductor. A field drum or multiple snare drums can be added to the percussion solos at the discretion of the director. Honor Bound is to be obligated by one’s own code of conduct to do what is ethically right. This is often referenced in the military, but applies equally to our everyday conduct. This traditional military style march represents the dignity and worth of the individual. This is accomplished by featuring all sections at some point: a percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet fanfare, low brass melody, and woodwind lead. The notated dynamics are essential for musical contrast and the tempo can be adjusted according to student skill levels. Perfect to teach march form, this composition is also suitable for patriotic celebrations or as a last-minute selection for more advanced bands.

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