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