This reflective piece explores a path through the complex emotions of loss and uncertainty to a place of peace and resolution. The melody is constantly evolving and expanding, exploring a variety of instrumental colors and shifting tonal centers to travel through transparent moments of calm and wonder to a soaring, triumphant climax.  The quiet theme of wonder returns one more time in the end, however, this time the theme has a sense of peace about it as it ascends to a final resolution.

This fanfare for young band celebrates the spirit of creation from the moment of inspiration to the celebration of completion.  The piece begins with a flourish depicting the "aha!" moment of inspiration, followed by a strong theme of determination and perseverance.  A reflective theme appears halfway through, before giving way to the main theme once again, this time in a spirit of celebration.

From the bold chords of the opening statement to the lush, shifting harmonic progressions, this piece captures the grandeur of this South Dakota canyon's majestic mountains, and the winding waters of Spearfish Creek.  A serene, lyrical theme emerges to depict the breathtaking views of the valleys from the mountain trails.  A call of the opening theme builds across the ensemble, signaling a return to the trek, and leading the canyon adventure to an exciting close.