Orion

There are all sorts of marches: fast and slow, solemn and energetic,
military and civil, procession, and funeral. Orion is a so-called “slow
march,” in which the moderate tempo, however, does not make a passive
or heavy impression. On the contrary, this concert march contains
natural optimism and spontaneity. Since Orion does not make very high
demands upon the performers, the piece is suitable for many different
bands. The instrumentation is composed in such a way that smaller
formations can play Orion without a significant difference in the
overall sound. The almost constantly present rhythmic “pulse” in the
percussion gives this majestic march a noble character.