Strathcona has two important educational goals.  

Firstly, to provide instruments such as French Horn, Tenor Sax, Trombone and Baritone the opportunity to be featured as melodic players.  

Secondly, to have students gain some experience playing in the key of Concert A flat.  Teachers will have to reinforce the importance of the "extra" flat in this key.

Take care that the trio section is light and cleanly articulated - all sections must feel confident with their rhythmic role.