Festive Ouverture - Ivo Kouwenhoven

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Festive Overture - Bedrich Smetana

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Festive Overture - Dimitri Shostakovich

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.

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Festive Overture - Reinhold Glière

Festive Overture - Satoshi Yagisawa

This work was commissioned by the civilian wind orchestra Shimizu il compagno, based in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, as a commemorative work for their 10th Anniversary. The world premiere was performed by the ensemble, conducted by Hiromichi Hamada in 2017. Having held discussions with the head of the orchestra, Tomohiro Tsuji, and members of the group, Satoshi Yagisawa settled on a central motif for this commemorative work: fellow, or companion, in the sense of the Italian il compagno, which features in the orchestra's name. The work also strives to describe the characteristic friendliness of Shimizu city, a place known for itswarmth and kindness which is visible from both Mount Fuji and the sea. The composition is written in Yagisawa's typical dramatic style with an atmosphere of scintillating light and lyrical warmth, making it an excellent choice for opening a concert.

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Festive Overture op. 96 - Dimitri Shostakovich

Donald Hunsberger's classic edition of this Shostakovich masterpiece has already established itself as a staple in the repertoire for wind bands. This exciting and masterful work is a wonderful way to showcase a mature band. Recorded by the United States Marine Band - Jack T. Kline, conductor. Interlochen Bowl, National Music Camp 1978

Festive Parade - Paul Halliday

Symphonic Bands

Festive Piece - Clare Grundman

Symphonic Band (score & parts). Grundman, C

Festive Prelude - Richard Strauss

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Festive Proclamation - Claude T. Smith

This impressive overture begins triumphantly and offers opportunities for trumpets, horns, percussion, clarinets, trombones and saxophones to be featured. A perfect selection to show off your band's skills in a concert or festival setting.

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