Description
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.
Difficulty
MediumCategory
Concert BandGenre
Concert and ContestInstruments
Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Contralto Clarinet, Bb Contrabass Clarinet, Eb Alto Sax, Bb Tenor Sax, Eb Baritone Sax, F French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Euphonium TC, Euphonium BC, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Piano, MIDI Keyboard, Percussion, Timpani, Mallet Percussion, ContrabassBy
James BarnesPublished by
Southern Music CompanyINTERNATIONAL RIGHTS SECURED. NOT FOR BROADCAST TRANSMISSION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. DO NOT DUPLICATE. NOT FOR RENTAL.
Southern Music Company
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