Overture to "Miracle on 34th Street"

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Bruce Broughton

Bruce Broughton (arr. Johnnie Vinson)


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General Info

Year: 2007
Duration: c. 3:15
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo/Flute III
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Synthesizer
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III

(percussion detail desired)


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Bruce Broughton created a marvelous original soundtrack for the 1994 version of this heartwarming holiday movie. This authentic-sounding adaptation has become a popular choice for holiday concerts and combines the best elements from the overture into a concise and impressive work.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • North County Winds (San Diego, Calif.) (Vince Hernandez, conductor) - 1 December 2023
  • University of the West Indies Arts (St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago) Wind Ensemble (Leslie Clement, conductor) – 30 November 2019
  • Mid America Freedom Band (Kansas City, Mo.) (Lee Hartman, conductor) – 17 December 2017
  • Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band (New York, N.Y.) (Kelly Watkins, conductor) – 12 December 2015


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Broughton, B.; Vinson, J. (2006). Overture to Miracle on 34th Street [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.