This breezy two movement work for beginning instrumentalists begins with a woodwind melody, which segues to brass and tutti full-band sections. The second movement is upbeat and spirited, providing a dramatic contrast for young band performances. Both movements were inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian landscape and invoke images of quiet forests and rolling hillsides. (Grade 1—Very Easy. Correlates with the Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, Page 11)