Airborne Suite is a piece for brass septet meant to evoke the experience of air travel. The first movement begins with repeated notes, providing a sense of determination and drive. The motif provides the bubbling excitement as we rush through the terminal and prepare for departure. In the second movement, we make our way to cruising altitude. Seat belt signs turn off, and we can relax, look at the clouds below us, and doze off. In the final movement, we are eager to get off and go to our destination. But between landing and disembarking, we anxiously wait for the plane to reach its terminal and the other passengers to grab their belongings.

ca. 10 min.
*individual movements may be performed separately

*Available upon request.
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