Title: SKYREACH

Composer: Mathias Wehr

Grade: 4

Duration: 7:13 min

Instrumentation: Concert Band

PROGRAM NOTES

SKYREACH is a symphonic work for concert band that musically narrates a collective journey toward new horizons. At its core is the idea of solidarity, courage, and the power of a community that rises above itself. The title “Skyreach” symbolizes the pursuit of greatness, hope, and vision—driven by a collective spirit. Rhythmic passages and striking brass fanfares lend the composition energy and forward momentum, while lyrical sections create space for reflection and emotional depth. The woodwinds, in particular, serve as a connecting thread between the powerful tutti passages and the intimate moments of the work. “SKYREACH – together we rise” is thus not only a concert piece for wind orchestra but also a musical message about trust, solidarity, and the courage to transcend boundaries together.