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£154.99Algona Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan
This piece is dedicated to all the citizens who live, have lived, and will live in the US town of Algona, who commissioned the work to celebrate it's 150th anniversary. With dark-tinted tones (low drums, heavy brass), this overture begins with a primitive sacred feel, it seems as if centuries-old Indian singing is heard once more. Gradually the sound becomes clearer and brighter as the same theme travels throughout the band in various guises and variants. Imposing tutti passages then give the band the chance to lavishly shine. This bright and catchy overture radiates spontaneous energy and as it features every section of the band all the players as well as the listeners are continually surprised and captivated.Duration: 9:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99American Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hirose, Hayato
Hayato Hirose spent his childhood and college days in the United States and it was his impressions and experiences from these years that acted as the inspiration for this exciting 'American style' overture. American Overture will make an ideal opening piece to any concert.Duration: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Spanish Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Watkin, Andrew
As the title suggests, Spanish Overture has a strong Spanish character. The music in this overture is full of quintessential Spanish colours. Following a fluid and spontaneous development which moves between major and minor keys, a slow passage with a calm and peaceful melodic line is presented. The finale of this passionate work recalls the initial theme now presented in all its splendour.Duration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95Alpine Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Preuninger, Bruce
Alpine Overture takes its inspiration from the rugged and beautiful mountain ranges of the state of Washington. A majestic opening provides an accurate backdrop for the rugged peaks. A smooth transition leads to the contrasting Andante which depicts the peaceful mountain meadows in a lovely, flowing style. Then, a dramatic return to the main theme brings Alpine Overture to a brilliant close! Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Antares (Overture for Band) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.
Once again Richard Saucedo has created an overture that focuses on brassy fanfares, exciting concert percussion, and tuneful themes coupled with skilled counterline writing. Bands everywhere love to program this type of energetic opener-style overture that is an attention getter from the opening downbeat.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Overture on an American Folk Tune (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Akey, Douglas
This incredible overture was written for the All County Honor Band in Mercer County, Pennsylvania and is based on the familiar folk song, "Erie Canal." The slow, powerful introduction is comprised of fragments of the famous melody. The tempo then suddenly increases, yielding a driving, staccato variation featuring trumpets and percussion. After giving way to a mysterious section played by flutes and low brass, the "Allegro" reappears in an exciting contrapuntal form. Douglas Akey's Overture on an American Folk Tune is destined to become a classic! Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.99Festive Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shostakovich, Dmitri - Takahashi, Tohru
Festive Overture was composed in 1954 to commemorate the 37th birthday of the October Revolution of 1917. With this overture Shostakovich shows his brighter side, in contrast to his melancholy 10th symphony written in the previous year. The premiere of this piece took place on November 6, 1954 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Shostakovich makes great use of different themes which he alternates and intermingles in a masterly way. This skilful transcription by Tohru Takahashi retains all the grandeur of the original.Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.00Free Spirit Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Jerry
The perfect overture for smaller bands. Sounds much more difficult than it really is and it's scored to minimize problems caused by less than a perfect instrumentation. This energetic, forceful overture with a lyrical middle section that is second to none at this grade level.Duration: 4.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Dynamic Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Cesarini, Franco
This piece is written in the form of an overture (A-B-A). The beginning features a prominent, dynamic theme, which determines the character of the whole piece. This theme is repeated in every part of the composition; in the slow middle movement it appears in lyrical phrases, supported by broad harmonies, which feature in an unexpected manner. Dynamic Overture ends with an adapted repeat of the first movement, finishing in a flashing coda.Duration: 8:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£40.95Stonegate Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John
When you see a young band overture by John O'Reilly, you can always feel confident that it's not only going to be good, its going to be a hit with your students too! This new offering provides a positive introduction of the overture form to your beginners. Its lyrical melodies are beautifully connected and all sections of the band will feel important. Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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