Based on a traditional Shaker tune not heard very often, Come to Zion is intended primarily for middle school bands. The percussion parts allow exposed passages for Bass Drum, Tympani (which doubles the melody at one point), and Snare Drum (which has challenging rudimental parts throughout the piece). The "B" section presents a rendition of "Simple Gifts" and employs differing time signatures and utilizes a hemiola both in this section and later in the piece. Finally, the middle school Tuba section will love the utilization of their middle/upper register on the melody in the recapitulation section (the part is doubled in all brass). With these elements and others throughout the piece, it shows a piece that is educationally sound for the middle school level.

Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone 1, Eb Alto Saxophone 2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Cornet 1, Bb Cornet 2, F Horn, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Baritone (T.C.), Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3

Difficulty: Moderate.
Performance time: 4:50

Catalog item: TMP950123

Price: $40.00