Laniakea is a modern and evocative composition for concert band by American composer Jack Wilds. The title refers to the immense supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way – a name which in Hawaiian means "immense heaven." Inspired by the grandeur of the cosmos, the piece conveys awe, vastness, and motion.
Designed for middle and high school bands (difficulty level 2.5), this piece allows young musicians to explore expressive phrasing and rich orchestration within a contemporary soundscape. Strong melodic writing, dynamic contrasts, and engaging harmonic progressions offer both educational value and artistic satisfaction.
Laniakea fits perfectly into themed concert programs about space, discovery, or contemporary wind band music. Its cinematic, atmospheric character makes it ideal as an opening or closing selection.
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Composer: Jack Wilds
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Difficulty level: 2.5 (medium)
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Instrumentation: Concert band / wind ensemble
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Series: FJH Young Band
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Format: Score and parts (full set)
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Style: Contemporary, cinematic, programmatic
| Arrangement | Big Band & Concert Band |
| Level | 2 |
| Publisher | The FJH Music Company |
| Contributors | Wilds, Jack(Composer) |
| UPC | 241444372258 |