Incredible Voyage

Incredible Voyage, by Michael Hopkins, is a lively and energetic piece for intermediate orchestra that depicts an epic journey through the galaxy to visit new worlds. All the parts have interesting melodic material. The music features changing time signatures and modulations. It is an excellent piece for teaching a variety of bow speeds and articulations. Violin 1 shifts to 3rd and 4th position. Cello shifts to 4th position and bass to 3rd position. Violin 2 and viola parts are playable in 1st position. (4:30)