A New Era: Overture for Band (2021) 3’
Difficulty
Grade 3+
Short Description
A triumphant concert opener with hints of nostalgia and heroism, dedicated to the retirement of two long-term music teachers in Rochester, NH.
Instrumentation
Piccolo (Optional), Flute 1 + 2, Oboe (Optional), Bassoon (Optional), Clarinet in Bb 1, 2, + 3, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone 1 + 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1 + 2, Trumpet in Bb 1, 2, + 3, Trombone 1, 2, + 3 (Optional 3rd), Euphonium T.C. + B.C., Tuba (Optional Divisi), Timpani (4, with tuning changes)
Percussion Equipment
Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal (2), Cabasa, Snare Drum, Bongos, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Chimes, Glockenspiel, Xylophone
Live reading by the UNH Wind Symphony (Durham, NH) in May 2021, Spencer Wiles conducting