Leviathan - Grade 3.5

Leviathan is one of the great mythological sea monsters. This piece for wind ensemble depicts
a battle between a ship and the sea serpent. This exciting, high-energy work will spark the
imaginations of musicians and the audience alike.
 
The upper woodwinds and percussion represent the sea throughout the story. The brass play
the role of the sailors as they set out on their journey, ultimately facing the great monster in a
storm. The Leviathan theme is played throughout as a 16th-note run in the lowest voices. The
introduction is the sunrise as our heroes prepare to go to sea, with rehearsal A being their
departure. At rehearsal B, the weather darkens as a storm sets in and Leviathan is sighted. The
battle begins. Tensions rise and the sailors’ uncertainty and returning conviction come through
at rehearsal D. At E, the battle is Qinished. Our sunrise theme reappears in the Qlutes as the
storm clears. After this tense and exciting battle concludes, it is left to the listener to decide
who won.