Continental Overture

David Gorham

General Info

Year: 1997
Duration: c. 6:40
Difficulty: Grade III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $60.00 | Score Only - $10.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
Eb Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
Eb Contra-alto 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
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani: G, C, F
Percussion including:

Bells
Mallets I-II
Xylophone
Chimes
Vibraphone (opt.)
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Crash Cymbal
Bass Drum

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Singing melodies and strong rhythmic energy make this overture attractive for contest or concert use. The technical demands are limited and the scoring is always well-conceived. This young composer is making his mark in the band community with good solid writing.

-Program notes by publisher

Media

Audio Recording: Reference recording, conductor and ensemble unknown

State Ratings

Arkansas: III
Kansas: IV
Mississippi: III
Oklahoma: III

Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Alien Invasion (2010)
Aliens Among Us (2013)
American Folk Tune Adventure (1992)
Ancient Spells and Rituals (2017)
Armada (2016)
Ballade (2005)
The Banner Yet Waves (2017)
Bayview March (1991)
The Bell Tower (1998)
Cambridge Park (1994)
A Celtic Christmas (2019)
Celtic Song and Celebration (2009)
Chant and Celebration (2015)
Chautauqua Two-Step (1997)
Compton Ridge Overture (1989)
Continental Overture (1987)
Copper Meadows (2007)
Creekwood Overture (2003)
Danse Saltarelle (1999/2000)
Dorian Dance (1995)
Drums of Conquest (2008)
Eleganza (1993)
Elephants and Aerialists (2011)
Evening Song (2016)
Evocation (2004)
Fanfare, Intermezzo and Dance (1992)
Fantasy on a Hymn Tune (as arranger) (2004)
Fantasy on an Irish Air (1990)
Fantasy on "Prospect" (as arranger) (2011)
Festive Celebration (1999)
Firebrand! (1995)
First Time Out (1990)
Forest Morning (2000)
The Fortune Teller's Daughter (2007)
Ft. Smith Celebration (1997)
Glenwood March (1994)
Golden Point Overture (1997)
Green Country Rhapsody (2019)
Halls of Honor (2010)
Heartland Heritage (1996)
Highlands of Monroney (2001)
Huntington Ridge (1992)
Huron Bay March (1993)
In the Light of the Past (2013)
Jana's Dance (2006)
Joyous Episode (1990)
Jubiloso (1996)
Keystone Regatta (2016)
Kingsbridge Overture (2007)
Lake Valley Festival (2008)
The Legend of Wilson's Creek (2006)
March Espirit (1995)
March of the Minions (2015)
March of the Royal Guard (2008)
Master of the Sword (1999)
Merritt Beach March (1991)
Minuet (2014)
Mystery Afoot (1996)
Night Flight (2015)
No Can-Can Do! (2003)
The North Tower (1993)
Northridge Vista (2018)
Northwood Festival (1998)
Oak Park Overture (1989)
Pacific Heights (2009)
Parade (2013)
Percussion Production (2012)
Pompous Circus Dance (2012)
Processional March (2004)
Quail Creek Overture (2001/2002)
Red Oak March (2001)
Rhapsody on a French Hymn (2012)
Richmond Celebration (1991)
River Valley Celebration (2005)
Rivercrest Overture (1988)
Rockbridge Festival (2002)
Second Time Around (2000)
The Shadow Warriors (2009)
Sideshow March
Silver Bay Festival (1994)
Silver Creek (2003)
The Solid Rock (as arranger) (2020)
Southern Star (1988)
Star of Wonder (as arranger) (2017)
Starlight (2014)
Step Right Up! (2009)
Stephen's Grove (2004)
Sunnypoint (2002)
Sunset Reflections (1998)
Symphonic Sketches (1991)
Tallis Theme (as arranger) (2006)
Third Time Is the Charm (2005)
Tightrope Walker (2010)
Towers (2021)
Treasures of Ancient Earth (2009)
Tribute (2014)
Trumpets In Command (1991)
Warlords (2011)
White River Ballad (2001)
Wilson Park (1999)
Woodland Overture

Resources

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