Overture for a Festival

From Wind Repertory Project
Claude T. Smith

Claude T. Smith


General Info

Year: 1980
Duration: c. 4:30
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc., through C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts - $70.00   |   Score Only - $12.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contrabass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbals
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Full, resonant scoring, moderate ranges and interesting rhythmic themes are the hallmark of this captivating overture. Exceptional teaching choice for advanced middle school and high school bands and an effective way to showcase your group for concerts or festivals.

- Program Notes from publisher


Media

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State Ratings

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Performances

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  • Northeast Community College (Norfolk, Neb.) Community Band (Kevin McLouth, conductor) – 20 October 2019
  • Northwest Missouri State University Wind Symphony (John Bell, conductor) – 12 October 2017


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

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