Over the Sea to Skye

This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the ability for your beginners to make real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and should not pose any technical challenges for any beginning band. This charming ballad presents multiple teaching opportunities for dynamic contrasts, full value notes, and subtle tempo nuances. Most musical! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Overdrive - Robert Sheldon

Put down the top on the convertible and take your audience on a cruise down the highway with this irrepressible, high-energy composition for developing bands. Driving rhythms and a catchy melody combine with power chords and a rockin' percussion section to create the tune everyone will be talking about after your next concert. (1:55)

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Overture "1812" - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / arr. Dan Godfrey

This classic Tchaikowsky work was initially transcribed for military band in the early 1920s as a part of the revered . Since then, this arrangement has been on several selective music lists over the years and has been re-released with new engraving and finally includes a full score. . . . as moving and exciting as ever. (14:40)

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Overture 1812 - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / arr. Michael Story

Most musicians dislike the term "watered-down," so we asked Michael Story to present this classic overture with musical integrity and honesty but to simplify the complicated orchestral writing to be playable by a very young band or ensemble. We think you will agree: This arrangement succeeds admirably! (1:55)

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Overture 1812 - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / arr. Michael Story and Robert W. Smith

Tchaikovsky's "Overture 1812" is one of the most widely recognizable works in all of music. A bold musical statement, it was composed in 1880 to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon's army in 1812. Scored by Michael Story and Robert Smith, this rendition is a perfect fit for the end of the second year of instruction. The characteristic melody builds to a dramatic punctuated conclusion. Stunning! (2:00)

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Overture for Symphonic Band - Bin Kaneda

Overture for Symphonic Band was composed in 1970 by Bin Kaneda at the request of the Yamaha Concert Band. This music was first performed by the Yamaha Concert Band at their regular spring concert in 1971 in Tokyo. The Overture is comprised of two movements - Andante and Allegro. The idea for the theme of the Allegro came to the composer during a Fall festival of the village in Shikoku Island, along the coast of the Inland Sea where he spent two years of his childhood. The Yamaha Concert Band won the Gold Medal award with the performance of this music at the All Japan Band Concert in the Fall of 1971.

Overture for Winds, Op. 24 - Felix Mendelssohn / arr. John Boyd

Written for eleven winds when Mendelssohn was fifteen years old, it has been set for contemporary wind band (the saxophone parts are optional, staying with a desire for historical accuracy to the extent feasible), this is a shining jewel of music. With care towards balance, articulation, and musicality, this is a solid repertoire piece for advanced groups. This edition also preserves the instrumentation of the 1826 autograph should the conductor choose to reduce the number of players to the original eleven winds. A terrific recording is available on Kosei KOCD 31993566.

Overture Jubiloso - Frank Erickson

This work is thrilling for listeners and players alike. Bold flourishes of tone color are reinforced with brilliantly flowing melodic lines. A must for contest or concert repertoire. (7:15)

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Overture to a New Horizon - Robert Sheldon

This tuneful and effervescent piece was inspired by the passion and energy of the New Horizons Band movement and the countless adult "beginners" who have discovered the joy of music-making. (5:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Pablo! - Richard Meyer

This colorful and highly original work depicts the various stages of creativity in the life of the world-renowned artist Pablo Picasso. Audiences will enjoy hearing musical representations of the artist's "Blue" and "Rose" periods, as well as his highly innovative "Cubist" techniques. This wonderful new work will inspire and entertain everyone at your next concert. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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