Dramatic Legend - Elliot Del Borgo

This three-part overture is characterized by a vigorous main melody with a contrasting gentle, song-like middle section. Both the percussive and coloristic aspects of the symphonic band are masterfully utilized in this striking tone poem.

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Dramatic Overture (US Air Force 80th Anniv.) - James Barnes

Dramatic Overture is a lively, celebratory piece commissioned to mark the 80th anniversary of the band. It begins with a stark, powerful introduction of the main theme by the trombones and percussion, soon joined by the other brass before the music moves into a dance-like allegro section. Dramatic brass statements, scampering woodwinds and long, soaring melodies dominate this allegro section until the band slows once again, to present a dramatic fanfare based on the basic intervals of the opening theme. The work then ends with a flashy, energetic coda.

Dramatic Prelude - Claude T. Smith

"Dramatic Prelude" begins with a "dramatic" fanfare, which is followed by an easily accessible melody; a del segno takes you back to the "dramatic" fanfare and an ending as exciting as the beginning. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as twelve musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound.*The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.

Dramatico - Robert W. Smith

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Dramatische Ouvertuere - Blon

Dramatische Ouvertre - W. Schneider

Drammatico - Larry Daehn

An action-packed adventure for the young band with a nod to the Sturm und Drang overtures of yesteryear. Excitement for every player!

Drammatico - W. Francis McBeth

Drapeau d'Eindhoven

Draug - Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen