The exciting and the mysterious combine in unforeseen ways as we traverse the enigma of Colorado's Phantom Canyon. A provocative and unusual kind of music for the younger band to explore, your musicians will find this new composition to be compelling and satisfying to play. There is also lots of potential for working with the history and geography departments with this one. Lots of color and interesting melodic cross-relations make this a great teaching piece as well as an audience favorite. (Grade 2)