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Emperata Overture (flex)
Claude T. Smith (arr. Joseph Earp)
Subtitle: For Flexible Ensemble
General Info
Year: 1964
Duration: c. 7:35
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications, through C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00 | Score Only (print) - $10.00
Instrumentation (Flexible)
Full Score
Part 1
- Flute
- Oboe
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- B-flat Trumpet
- Violin
Part 2
- Flute
- Oboe
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet
- Violin
Part 3
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet
- Horn in F
- Violin
- Viola
Part 4
- Bassoon
- B-flat Tenor Saxophone
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Horn in F
- Cello
Part 5
- Bassoon
- B-flat Bass Clarinet
- E-flat Baritone Saxophone
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- String Bass
- Cello
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Chimes
- Crash Cymbals
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Wood Block
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This first published work of Claude T. Smith was released in 1964. Over the ensuing years it has become the standard of comparison in concert band literature. The mixed meter along with the lyrical freshness typical of Smith ushered in a new era for composers writing for concert band. Emperata Overture is simply a "must" for every working band director.
- Program Note from publisher
Emperata Overture opens with a fanfare-like statement by the brass section accompanied by percussion in the background. The main theme is then stated by the clarinets with a rhythmic brass background in 4/4 meter, but occasionally a 7/8 meter separates phrases. The middle section presents a lyrical statement of a new theme by a flute soloist followed by reiterations of the theme in various sections of the band as well as by the full band. The ending is highlighted by a change of key and a restatement of themes, making a very exciting finish.
- Program Note from Program Notes for Band
Emperata Overture was premiered as Overture for Winds and Percussion by
the Center High School Band (Kansas City, Mo.) at contest in Warrensburg, Mo.,
in the spring of 1964. Emperata Overture had its Midwest Band and Orchestra
Clinic premiere on Dec. 18, 1964, by the University City (Mo.) High School Band
in Chicago, IL.
- Program Note from score
Media
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State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- Eastern Oklahoma State College Concert Band (Wilburton) (Brian T. Harris, conductor) - 25, April 2023
- Modesto (Calif.) Junior College Symphonic Band (Erik Maki, conductor) - 29 November 2021
Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Avondale Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1986/2020)
- Castlebrook Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1985/1996/2021)
- Declaration Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1976/2020)
- Dramatic Prelude (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1966/1994/2021)
- Emperata Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1964/1992/2020)
- Stone Mountain Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1984/2021)
All Wind Works
- Acclamation (1969)
- Across the Wide Missouri
- Affirmation and Credo
- Allegheny Portrait
- Allegro and Intermezzo
- America the Beautiful (as arranger) (1882/1983)
- American Folk Song Trilogy
- Anthem for Winds and Percussion (1978)
- Avondale Overture (1986)
- Avondale Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1986/2020)
- Bainbridge Fair
- The Battle Hymn of the Republic (as arranger) (1861/1982/1997)
- Beguine on a Brazilian Folk Song (1984/1998)
- Black Watch March
- Bombasto (as editor) (1895/1985/1998)
- Boys of the Old Brigade (as editor)
- Bulgarian Folk Dance (1983)
- Canticle: All Creatures of Our God and King
- Castlebrooke Overture (1985/1996)
- Castlebrook Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1985/1996/2021)
- Chorale and Allegro (1968/1996)
- Chorale and Fugato (1989)
- Chorale Prelude on a German Hymn Tune
- Chorale Prelude: All Things Bright and Beautiful (as arranger) (1848/1985)
- Chorale Prelude: For the Beauty of the Earth (as arranger) (1859/1984)
- Chorale Prelude: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart
- Citation March (1959)
- Commemoration Fanfare and Chorale (1985)
- Concert Celebration
- Concert Dance and Intermezzo
- Concert Piece (1980/2020)
- Concert Suite for Low Brass (/ 2016)
- Concert Variations
- Credence
- Cresset Variations
- Dance Prelude
- Danse Folâtre (1991)
- Danza Sonora
- Declaration Overture (1976)
- Declaration Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1976/2020)
- Distant Trumpet, The
- Dramatic Prelude (1966/1994)
- Dramatic Prelude (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1966/1994/2021)
- Emperata Overture (1964/1992)
- Emperata Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1964/1992/2020)
- Eternal Father, Strong to Save (1860/1975)
- Fanfare, Ballad and Jubilee
- Fantasia for Alto Saxophone (1983)
- Fantasy for Trumpet (1967)
- Festival Variations (1982)
- Festive Proclamation
- Flight (1985)
- Flourish and Hymn of Praise (1981/1994)
- Gala XXV (1982/1991/2000)
- Galop Humoresque (1985)
- God of Our Fathers (as arranger) (1876/1974)
- Golden Regiment (1987)
- Greensleeves (1979)
- Harry S. Truman (1996)
- Honor Guard March (1959/2017)
- Horizons West
- Hymn to Saint Avold
- Incidental Suite (1966)
- Indiana State Band March (as editor) (1896/1986)
- Inscriptions for Band
- Intrada: Adoration and Praise
- Introduction and Caccia
- Introduction and Fugato (1979/1989)
- Invocation and Jubiloso
- Island Fiesta
- Joyance (1977)
- Jubilant Prelude
- Jubilee for Winds
- Jubilesta
- Jubilo, a Concert Overture
- Legacy for Band
- March on a Scottish Air
- March on an Irish Air (1978/1996)
- March Spiritoso
- Meramec Rhapsody (1986)
- Moresca (1980)
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Overture for a Festival
- Overture for Winds and Percussion. See: Emperata Overture
- Overture on an Early American Folk Hymn
- Overture Romantique
- Oxford Point Overture
- Peter Schmoll (as arranger)
- Prelude and Toccata
- Prelude for Band (1972)
- Prelude Variations
- Raise Your Voice In Song
- Rejoice in Glorious Hope
- A Rhapsody on Christmas Carols (1987)
- Rondo for Trumpet
- Royal Lancer
- Santiago Carnival (1980)
- Serenade and Dance
- Shenandoah: A Sea Fantasy
- Silver Salutation
- Sonus Ventorum (1970)
- Spirit of Texas
- Star Song (1986/1996)
- Stone Mountain Overture (1984)
- Stone Mountain Overture (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Earp) (1984/2021)
- Suite for Solo Flute, Clarinet and Alto Saxophone (1987/2002)
- Summer in Rio (1981)
- Sunbird
- Symphonic March on an English Hymn Tune (1985/1994)
- Symphonic Prelude on "Adeste Fidelis" (1983)
- Symphonic Psalm (1979)
- Symphonic Variations on "In Dulci Jubilo"
- Symphonic Variations on "Amazing Grace" (1987)
- Symphony No. 1 for Band (1979)
- A Thousand Hills Overture (1980)
- Three Contrasts for Horn and Wind Ensemble (1977/1994)
- Variations on a Hymn by Louis Bourgeois (1984)
- Variations on a Revolutionary Hymn
- Variations on an English Folk Song (1981)
- Variations on an English Hymn
- The Water Is Wide
- Were You There When They Crucified My Lord (Four Symphonic Chorales)
- Windgate Festival
- Windstar
- World Freedom March
- Zia, Zia!
Resources
- Smith, C. (1964). Emperata Overture [score]. Wingert-Jones Music: Kansas City, Mo.
- Smith, Norman E. (2002). Program Notes for Band. Chicago: GIA Publications, pp. 546-547.