Olympic Fanfare and Theme (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Curnow, James

When the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Committee commissioned John Williams to compose their theme, it was a stroke of genius, as it became and instant classic. This James Curnow arrangement masterfully captures the sound of this powerful work with an exhilarating excursion for the brass sections and a rewarding musical challenge for the rest of the band. Don't miss out on the Olympic excitement!

Olympic Fanfare and Theme (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Osterling, Eric

This very easy setting of the John Williams' 1984 Olympic theme is designed to help beginning bands sound full, even with incomplete instrumentation.

Olympic Spirit (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Great opener on any of your concert programs. Bright, bold harmonies and a strong, tuneful melody arranged so all sections of the band have interesting parts. Don't miss this colorfully and tuneful march!

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OLYMPIC SUITE (Easy Concert Band) - Rahman, Ali

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Olympica (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan

This "Grand Overture" was commissioned by the "Nagano Community Band" - Japan- on occasion of its jubilee in 1992 and is dedicated to the band's conductor, Ikuo Inagaki. The work is based upon three main themes, each symbolising a certain theme. The first part is characterized by its bright themes played mainly by the brass, accompanied by the woodwinds and festive percussion. This part symbolizes the jubilee which is the origin of the composition. This is followed by a bouncing allegro, in which each register of the band displays brilliant techniques. Especially the woodwinds come to the fore! This movement depicts the industriousness and enthusiasm shown by the members of the "Nagano Community Band" in the carrying out of their hobby. A third, main theme, is choral-like in character and is displayed both in the (soft) brass as well as in the warm medium register of the reeds. Here, nature's beauty in and around the city of Nagano is musically celebrated. Following a "chamber-music episode" (featuring the flute, oboe, clarinet, alto-saxophone and horn) the initial allegro re-occurs, weaving its way towards a grandiose finale, in which the two previous themes are once again apparent. Due to its very colourful scoring and the enormous diversity of musical thoughts and ideas, this composition is a fascinating and memorable piece, worthy a jubilee overture!Duration: 10:15

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OLYMPICS: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION (Young Band) - Moss, John

Here's a musical montage that captures several of the signature themes used throughout Olympic history. Includes: Bugler's Dream, Olympic Fanfare and Theme, The Olympic Spirit, and Summon the Heroes

Olympus (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Harper, Philip

Olympus consists of three parts, for which the composer drew inspiration from ancient Greek myths, goddesses and traditional festivals, as well as the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius", Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger". Duration: 11.30

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Olympus (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Romeyn, Rob

An outstanding festival or concert opener for young band, "Olympus" begins with a shimmering and triumphant opening fanfare. The music proceeds to a beautiful and memorable chorale section using a variety of textures and sounds. A second theme, march-like and heroic in quality, gradually builds to thunderous conclusion. It ends as it began, even more triumphant this time, bringing your audience to their feet! "Olympus" is destined to be a classic for concert and festival performance. Don't miss it! Duration: 4.00

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Omaggio (Euphonium Concerto No.4) (Euphonium Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

Omaggio was commissioned by Steven Mead in celebration of his 60th birthday and in memory of his father, Rex. He gave the premiere of the brass band version in Rome in March 2022, accompanied by the Italian Brass Band conducted by Filippo Cangiamilla. The concert band premiere took place on 6th July that year as part of the 2022 Spanish International Tuba Euphonium Conference, accompanied by the Banda municipal de msica de Malaga.The concerto is set in 3 continuous movements, which are united by a recurring syncopated interval of a fifth. The first movement, Fantasia, opens with this motive accompanying an extended monologue for the soloist. This is followed by a lengthy bridge passage by the band, which is eventually joined by the soloist, who guides the music back to the opening soliloquy, leading to an energetic central section. This develops until the opening material again returns to introduce the second movement, Ballad, which revolves around an expressive melody for the soloist, interspersed by accompanied cadenzas. The third movement, The King Triumphant, pays homage to Steven's late father, Rex, and its title alludes both to Rex's name (Rex being Latin for king) as well as his love of Eric Ball's Salvationist masterpiece, The Kingdom Triumphant. The finale is an energetic tour-de-force featuring an acrobatic 6/8 melody, which is interrupted twice by the magnificent hymn tune, Helmsley, which Ball uses so effectively in The Kingdom Triumphant. A galloping coda brings the work to a close.

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OMAGGIO (Novello Symphonic) - Ball, Michael

Score & Parts. Omaggio is a homage to Italy and all things Italian. A brief Burla of a fast-moving scherzo character pays tribute to Verdi. Barcarola is sterner stuff - a grim black gondola evokes the Venice of the Serenissima. The movement is an actual gondola song coupled with the jaunty fanfares of Monteverdi and Gabrieli's Sonata pian'e forte. The most substantial movement is the final Palio, an unashamedly programmatic evocation of the historic Sienese horse-race, ending with a Tuscan folk-song. Duration: 16-18 mins

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