STARBOUND ARTEMIS

Originally called “Blast Off!”

Published 2026 | Published at Carl Fischer, LLC

Duration: 3 minutes | Grade 2 Concert Band

Starbound Artemis is an exciting depiction of a spaceship being prepared for take-off. In musical cinematic fashion, this work for young band follows the same steps of a typical rocket launch sequence, from transporting the vessel to the launchpad, powering up and fueling the machine, to the final flight tests, and then lift-off. Using simple, interchanging harmonies from both the B-flat major and minor keys, the music gives the work a steady surge of tension, seriousness, and power, as astronauts and technicians might feel as they prepare to launch a rocket into space.

INSTRUMENTATION

Flute Bb Trumpet 1-2 Timpani (2 drums)

Oboe (Flute 2) F Horn Mallet Percussion 1-2

Bassoon Trombone 1-2 Percussion 1 (2 players)

Bb Clarinet 1-2 Euphonium Percussion 2

Bb Bass Clarinet Tuba Percussion 3 (2 players)

Eb Alto Saxophone

Bb Tenor Saxophone

Eb Baritone Saxophone

Mallet Percussion 1: Glockenspiel

Mallet Percussion 2: Xylophone (marimba, optional)

Percussion 1: snare drum & high tom, bass drum

Percussion 2: 2 woodblocks, tambourine, triangle

Percussion 3: crash cymbals, suspended cymbal

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