Festive Celebration - J. Taylor

A fine addition to concert band literature from Jeffrey Taylor. "Festive Celebration" shows off the full range of your ensemble through contrasting themes, lively rhythms and refreshing harmonies. Excellent writing!

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Festive Centennial - W. Francis McBeth

Festive Dance from Faust - Charles Gounod

Here's a thrilling tour-de-force showpiece for mature bands! This stunning work from the French ballet suite has been skillfully arranged for concert band by Andrew Glover to retain the excitement and color of the original orchestral work. Fast-paced dance segments are interspersed with beautiful lyric sections, culminating with a hair-raising presto that will electrify performers and audiences. Excellent for festival/contest use as well as many concert situations, including community and adult bands. BREATHTAKING MUSIC!

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Festive Dances - Robert Thurston

Robert Thurston's enormously attractive writing for band and his sure command of contemporary harmonic and rhythmic devices give this three movement composition by terrific band and audience appeal. Thurston's fondness for mixed meters will keep players on their toes. The 2nd movement (moderato) in particular has a memorable folk-like lilt and charm. The whole piece is bound together by the use of the motto C-E-C, the initials of the composer's teacher, the late great band writer Charles E. Carter, in whose memory Festive Dances was written. Duration: 7'

Festive Fanfare - Terry White

A Salute to band directors everywhere, Festive Fanfare is a bold new work for the concert band by composer Terry White. You and your students will love it!

Festive Fanfare (From Festive Impressions) - Oliver Waespi

The composer has based this festive fanfare arrangement on the grand Festive Impressions" and it is extremely suited as an opening number for your concert or for all kinds of festivities.

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Festive Fanfare for the Holidays - James Curnow

A thrilling opener for your holiday concert! You are certain to enjoy this rich and energetic new arrangement. The feeling of anticipation and prelude is carefully maintained as the melodic ideas unfold in new and unexpected ways. Thematic fragments intertwine and reinforce one another. Heroic fanfare statements rise above the ensemble. Augmentation juxtaposes diminution. This is a rich and remarkable new addition to the Christmas repertoire. Don't miss it!Dazzling!

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Festive Flourish - David Shaffer

Based upon a simple but lush harmonic chorale, the introduction quickly builds into a dramatic brass driven fanfare. The rhythmic "flourish" is introduced in the saxophones and moves between the choirs of instruments throughout the piece. Effective rhythmic writing compliments the flowing melodies building to a dramatic and exciting finale that is a signature of David Shaffer's festival music. An exceptional choice for contest or festival.

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Festive Flutes - John Moss

Feature your festive flute section on this catchy original by John Moss. Written with a light and appealing sleigh ride feel, this is a great program choice for a Christmas or winter concert.

Festive Hymn - Johan de Meij

This melodic hymn was commissioned by the town of Margraten in Limburg, The Netherlands for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Margraten Municipality. The work was premiered at a large gala concert on November 24,2007. Dur: 5:30 Recorded on Johan de Meij - Dutch Masters Amstel Classics (04000246)

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