"Where Once You Lay" for Concert Band

I wrote this brief tone poem about these empty spaces where once he lay to be achievable by the youngest of musicians, using only the first five notes of the concert Bb scale, to help introduce them to concepts and importance of grief, loss, and sadness. These feelings are okay and we all deal with them in different ways. Please play this piece with care, in memory of Riley.

I hope you and your students enjoy this piece.