Symphonic Festival

From Wind Repertory Project
Robert W. Smith

Robert W Smith


Subtitle: An Overture for Band


General Info

Year: 1991
Duration: c. 5:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $75.00; (digital) - $75.00   |   Score Only (print) - $8.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
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
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bell Tree
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Crotales
  • Finger Cymbals
  • Gong
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Tom-Toms, large
  • Triangle
  • Wind Chimes


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

With authoritative, bold strokes, Robert W. Smith launches this dramatic, multifaceted overture for concert band. Two richly contrasting themes play against one another and culminate in a searing final segment.

- Program Note from publisher


Dedicated to Dr. Clifford M. Winter, a trusted teacher and friend, with eternal gratitude.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Indiana: ISSMA SENIOR BAND GROUP II
  • North Carolina: V
  • Oklahoma: III-A
  • South Carolina: IV
  • Tennessee: IV
  • Virginia: IV


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