Under Cover of Night / Into the Light of Day! Stephen Melillo

UNDER COVER OF NIGHT, a grade 3 at 3:33, explores differences in major and minor harmonies, introduces changing meters in a straightforward way and moves to a lyrical center section which rises and falls before returning to a dark, symphonic ending.

INTO the LIGHT of DAY! (part 2), a grade 4 at 4:12, is a triumphal Americana theme which emerges from a sunrise-like setting. Each section shares, then joins in the dramatic conclusion. The piece will motivate your students to explore the orchestral key of D, and clarinets will have an opportunity to explore alternate, side-to-side fingerings.