Flight to Neverland - East Texas Symphonic Band Concert - December 4th, 2022

The East Texas Symphonice Band performs Flight to Neverland from the movie "Hook", composed by John Williams, at our December 4th, 2022 Holiday Concert.
"For countless centuries, mankind has dreamed of flying, which is why I think it could be argued that the greatest achievement of the Twentieth Century may have been the accomplishment of flight itself. Our fascination with flying and the freedom we associate with it may also be one of the principal reasons why the story of James Barrie's 1923 play has been retold in every imaginable medium. My favorite moment has always been when Peter Pan and Tinkerbell rise above the rooftops and fly off to Neverland. In writing the music for Steven Spielberg's film version of the story, which he called "Hook", I tried to create a clear singing melody that might combine some of the wonder of childhood with the energy and "lift" required for this famous flight.
John Williams