One of the great realities of life is that “all things come to an end”. Although thought of as sad, the truth is that the end often means the beginning of something new and exciting. We must not fear change. We have to take the lessons we have learned with us, and start on the path to our new future. There is the famous saying “When life closes a door, it always opens a window”. This piece is about moving forward with pride and courage into the new challenges and realities that lie ahead of us, while still embracing our past. This piece is designed for a young developing band, exploring simple 16th note rhythmic patterns, key changes, and exploring repetitive harmonic resolutions in different settings.