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£55.50Portsmouth Overture - Robert W. Smith
A wonderfully melodic work in the classic overture format. The scoring is full and all of the strengths of this band series (designed for the instrumentation of today's young bands) are in evidence. This is an exceptional work for use in concert, contest or festival.
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£53.95Astro Overture - John Kinyon
This bold and regal work has long been met with accolades. In traditional overture style, this contemporary literature standard will masterfully complete any program. (3:46)
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£41.50Royal Overture - John Kinyon
Let the trumpets sound! If you want a really dramatic sounding piece for your beginning band, this majestic overture is ideal. Cornets begin with a heralding introduction that is contrasted by low brass and percussion rhythmic punches. When the woodwinds join in, the effect is magnificent! A pleasant flute melody then enters, leading the listener through a stately journey that culminates in a restatement of the introductory herald and a triumphant ending. (Grade 1)
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£48.95Sugar Creek Overture - Robert Sheldon
This lively concert overture features wonderful melodic lines with colorful harmonies and orchestration. The rhythmic opening yields to a lyrical contrasting section sure to evoke higher levels of expressive playing from the ensemble. An excellent choice for contest and festival programs! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£73.50William Tell Overture - Gioacchino Rossini / arr. Mark Williams
Here's another great arrangement from Mark Williams! This arrangement of selections from the beloved William Tell Overture will enthrall listeners and performers alike. The Lento introduction features the woodwind section and sets the stage for the trumpet section which sounds the familiar "Lone Ranger" theme to begin the famous Allegro vivace which runs the full dynamic range from tense pianissimo to pounding fortissimo.
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£80.95Overture de Argentina - James D. Ployhar
One of the most fascinating attractions of performance music in almost any medium is the discover and interpretation of sounds that closely identify with cultures as they have developed in nations or regions of our world. With a strong rhythmic drive and intensity, complete with expanded percussion, this work is an overture that celebrates the musical heritage of Latin America. It is a guaranteed audience pleaser with huge potential for effective concert or contest exposure. (5:15)
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£41.50Wind Mountain Overture - Steve Hodges
A strong, jubilant melody and a reflective middle section in 5/4 time highlight this exciting new overture. An active percussion part drives the piece forward before settling into the minor section, where the lyrical melody is supported by an equally expressive countermelody. This section moves smoothly in 5/4, building to an effective climax before returning to the recapitulation and dynamic conclusion.
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£53.95Overture 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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£37.95Prologue (An Overture for Band) - Michael Story and Robert W. Smith
Subtitled "An Overture for Band," this original fanfare is just right for your very first band concert. Solid scoring with bright, energetic melodic material make this work a joyous addition to the repertoire for the earliest performance. The styles vary from bold to lyrical. A sure winner. (2:09)
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£73.50Light Cavalry Overture - Franz von Suppe, Loras John Schissel
Long a favorite with community, school, and university bands, this is a welcome new edition of the most popular von Suppe overture. Expertly edited by Loras John Schissel, this transcription maintains the integrity of the orchestral original while exploiting the resources of the modern concert band.
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