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

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

Duration: 1.45

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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

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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

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

Duration: 6:45

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

A classic original from the pen of John Kinyon

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