Grade 2.5 SKU: CL.012-1824-01
Overture. Composed by J. Spears. Concert Band. Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR324 & CL.WFR195). Extra full score. Composed 1985. Duration 5 minutes, 10 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-1824-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-1824-01). Opening with colorful bursts from various sections, the music surges forward to an energetic theme supported by driving harmonies and rhythms. A beautifully orchestrated middle section with a lush, expressive melody featuring solo trumpet or trumpet section is followed by a return to the original energetic tempo and an exciting ending.
About Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed
Masterful settings for concert band by the venerable Alfred Reed, these works have been scored to achieve richness and beauty without detracting from the textural construction created by Bach himself. Marvelous educational and program material!
