Edgemont Festival Overture

From Wind Repertory Project
Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen


General Info

Year: 1996 / 2021
Duration: c. 4:40
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Carl Fischer
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $90.00   |   Score Only (print) - $14.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
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
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Starting with a fanfare, this overture quickly moves into a lively melody reminiscent of Holst. Varying meters and levels of rhythmic complexity create demands for mature players, while the inner parts are at younger player levels.

- Program Note from publisher


Commissioned by and dedicated to the Edgemont High School Wind Ensemble, Scarsdale, New York, Alan Hollander, Director.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by this Composer

Adaptable Music

  • Sundance (Flex instrumentation) (2012/2014)


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