Gateway to Freedom (Brass Quintet & Percussion), Dr. Daniel Thrower

Composed by Dr. Daniel Thrower. Duration: 4:30. Shortly after Dr. Thrower won the audition for a position in the Air Force Bands he experienced an intense eight-week party known as Basic Military Training! Air Force BMT is known as the "Gateway to the Air Force." Thrower's patriotism inspired this rousing musical depiction of becoming an Airman. Excitement and anticipation are exuberantly presented as heroic fanfares and patriotic gestures. The middle portion presents moments of struggle and anguish to depict the rigors of Basic Training. The piece ends with recapitulated heroic strains and fourishes. This piece is an important addition to American brass quintet repertoire!