Te Wā Heke Mai (The Future) – Dale Vail
Composed: 2023
Format: Digital Download (PDF)
Instrumentation: British-Style Brass Band
Concert Opener | Commissioned Work
Commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand for their 2023 concert series, Te Wā Heke Mai (The Future) is a high-energy concert opener that surges forward with boldness and drive. Drawing influence from metal music and powered by a relentless drum kit pulse in one-in-a-bar triple time, the piece delivers rhythmic propulsion, fiery textures, and a sense of urgency and optimism.
With explosive fanfares, jagged motifs, and forward-leaning momentum, Te Wā Heke Mai captures the spirit of youth, ambition, and anticipation—looking ahead to the future with both defiance and hope.
Included in your purchase:
Full Score (PDF)
Complete Set of Parts (PDF)
Transposed Parts for Horns in F (optional)
Transposed Parts for Low Brass in C (Bass Clef) (optional)
A thrilling and contemporary addition to the brass band repertoire, Te Wā Heke Mai makes a powerful statement from the very first bar—perfect for opening a concert with impact and style.
Te Wā Heke Mai (The Future) – Dale Vail
Composed: 2023
Format: Digital Download (PDF)
Instrumentation: British-Style Brass Band
Concert Opener | Commissioned Work
Commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand for their 2023 concert series, Te Wā Heke Mai (The Future) is a high-energy concert opener that surges forward with boldness and drive. Drawing influence from metal music and powered by a relentless drum kit pulse in one-in-a-bar triple time, the piece delivers rhythmic propulsion, fiery textures, and a sense of urgency and optimism.
With explosive fanfares, jagged motifs, and forward-leaning momentum, Te Wā Heke Mai captures the spirit of youth, ambition, and anticipation—looking ahead to the future with both defiance and hope.
Included in your purchase:
Full Score (PDF)
Complete Set of Parts (PDF)
Transposed Parts for Horns in F (optional)
Transposed Parts for Low Brass in C (Bass Clef) (optional)
A thrilling and contemporary addition to the brass band repertoire, Te Wā Heke Mai makes a powerful statement from the very first bar—perfect for opening a concert with impact and style.
