Overture 1812 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - Story, Michael

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! Duration: 2.00

  View Music

Overture A La Russe

From the opening dramatic flourish to the final chord, this exciting, fast moving "tour de force'' presents a variety of colors and timbres in the Russian style. This magnificent contest piece will challenge your performers and hold the attention of your audience.

  View Music

Overture Con Spirito (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas

This work was commissioned by the Musikverein Prechtal e. V. (Germany) for its 100th anniversary in the year of 2021. The composition opens with a powerful rhythmic motif, which soon develops into the main theme of this brisk overture. The unwavering, joyful melodies and a positive atmosphere give the work a high-spirited energy. The strong pulse has the music firmly in its grasp and only quietens gradually in a pensive middle movement that seems to emanate from another world. This atmospheric passage can evoke dreamy thoughts and a variety of visions. But then the liveliness of the previous motifs returns, to take us back to the vivacious here and now, full of optimism and determination for the hundred years to come. On to a wonderful future! Duration: 8.45

  View Music

Overture D minor (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Handel & Tchaikovsky - Hendrikx, Frans E.

Duration: 7:00

  View Music

Overture de Argentina (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ployhar, James D.

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.Duration: 5:15

  View Music

Overture Fanfare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Tailor, Norman

Duration: 1.45

  View Music

Overture for a Great City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

As a native Londoner, composer Philip Sparke has always been attracted to the great cities of the world, fascinated by their varied moods and human diversity. London, Chicago, Tokyo, Paris, Rome and New York all have their own characters but also share much in common. This overture is a salute to the energy and grandeur of such cities. A fantastic concert work for moderately advanced bands.Duration: 8:15

  View Music

Overture for a Special Occasion (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

The special occasion that Philip Sparke was honoured to write this piece for was the 200th anniversary of the Stadtmusik Bad Sackingen. Since Bad Sackingen is known as the 'Trompeterstadt', or trumpeter city, Sparke's creative process was influenced by Joseph Victor Scheffel's poem, Der Trompeter von Sackingen (The Trumpeter from Sackingen), which is based on a true story. The overture starts with a majestic fanfare, followed by a lively molto vivace. It is joined by a brilliant trumpet call in honour of the city's famous resident.Duration: 7:30

  View Music

Overture for Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Devreese, Frederic - De Wolf, Koen

Duration: 6:45

  View Music

Overture for Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kinyon, John

A classic original from the pen of John Kinyon