The pleasant sounding word Sayonara (”good-bye” in Japanese) inspired Jean-François Michel to this jubilant hymn, which is optimally appropriate as a brillant concert final.

Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb - Solo cornet 1 Bb, Repiano Cornet Bb, Cornet 2 Bb, Cornet 3 Bb, Flügelhorn Bb, Solo Horn Eb, Horn 1 Eb, Horn 2 Eb, Baritone 1 Bb, Baritone 2 Bb, Trombone 1 Bb, Trombone 2 Bb, Bass Trombone, Euphonium Bb, Bass Eb, Bass Bb, Timpani, Percussion 1: cymbals /susp.), snare drum - Percussion 2...