Overture Jubiloso (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Erickson, Frank

This work is thrilling for listeners and players alike. Bold flourishes of tone colour are reinforced with brilliantly flowing melodic lines. A must for contest or concert repertoire.Duration: 7:15

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Overture on a Hymn Tune (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie

Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on The Old Ship Of Zion which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody an appealing setting with plenty of variety and musicality. The slow middle section is a rhapsodic treatment of the main melody, while the two fast segments offer appealing and upbeat settings sure to be enjoyed by all. skilfully scored to sound full with inexperienced players.Duration: 3:30

Overture on a Shaker Tune (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Higgins, John

Here's an easy, creative overture based on "Simple Gifts" which will make a fine addition to any concert or contest program.

Overture on an American Folk Tune (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Akey, Douglas

This incredible overture was written for the All County Honor Band in Mercer County, Pennsylvania and is based on the familiar folk song, "Erie Canal." The slow, powerful introduction is comprised of fragments of the famous melody. The tempo then suddenly increases, yielding a driving, staccato variation featuring trumpets and percussion. After giving way to a mysterious section played by flutes and low brass, the "Allegro" reappears in an exciting contrapuntal form. Douglas Akey's Overture on an American Folk Tune is destined to become a classic! Duration: 4.45

Overture on French Carols (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lane, Philip - Noble, Paul

The idea for this work sprang from a visit to Bayeux in the weeks before Christmas in 2001 when carols were being played through loudspeakers in the streets to accompany seasonal shoppers. The overture was premiered by the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2003 and subsequently broadcast on BBC Radio 3. The work has been commercially recorded by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted by Gavin Sutherland. The carols employed in this overture are: Il est n, le divin enfant, Patapan, Nol nouvelet, Quelle est cette odeur agreeable, and Masters in this hall. Some are brought together in the final section with Quittez, pasteurs as additional counterpoint in the horns. This piece will be an important addition to seasonal repertoire, and certainly in a setting that will be fresh and inspiring for audiences.

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Overture to a New Age (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jan

A new era dawns-heralded by solemn brass fanfares. What does the future hold? In his work Overture to a New Age, Jan de Haan expresses on the one hand anticipation, on the other also an awareness that things won't always be as rosy as they sometimes appear. Ultimately, however, confidence and hope win through, represented by Jan de Haan in a brilliant coda. The new age can begin!Duration: 13:45

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Overture to a New Horizon (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert

This tuneful and effervescent piece was inspired by the passion and energy of the New Horizons Band movement and the countless adult "beginners" who have discovered the joy of music-making.Duration: 5:00

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Overture to a New Millennium

Commissioned for the Association of Texas Small Schools All-State Band, "Overture To A New Millennium" features Huckeby's patented use of exciting rhythms, bold harmonies and widespread mixed meters. The beautiful slow section includes a short solo for trumpet.

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Overture to a Winter Festival (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Curnow, James

A great addition to the list of large-scale holiday pieces worth working on! James Curnow borrows snippets of various holiday songs and carols and develops them into larger, more original statements. The result is a challenging and captivating concert work that you can build your holiday program around. Includes optional, off-stage brass quartet parts.Duration: 7.30

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Overture To Freedom (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Here's a brilliant and colorful trumpet feature that can be successfully performed spotlighting a soloist, duet or quartet.