Galactic Warriors

Written for the Ridley Elementary Schools Bands (Theresa O’Brien, Director) and The Temple University Night Owls Concert Band (Dr. Deborah Confredo, Director). Galactic Warriors depicts star fighters on an interstellar mission. The piece begins with a mysterious atmosphere portraying the mission reconnaissance and quickly moves into the star fighters blasting off into battle. The driving rhythms illustrate the twists and turns of space travel and the percussion accents with wind interjections depict lasers. Once the enemies are defeated there is a victorious celebration and the return home. Galactic Warriors is an anthem for all who have fought or are fighting the battle with cancer.