Celebration
Overture (1996) - This band transcription of "Celebration
Overture" was composed for orchestra during August and
September of 1995 in honor of WITF-FM's 25th Anniversary. It was
selected as the winning composition in WITF-FM's Composition
Competition from a field of over forty international entries and
received its premiere by the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra with
Maestro Richard Westerfield conducting on April 23, 1996.
Subsequent performances have been given by the York Symphony
Orchestra, the Reading Symphony Orchestra, and several university
orchestras. During March 1997, the overture was recorded by the
Czech National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro
Paul Freeman for release as part of CD series entitled "Paul
Freeman Introduces" on the Albany Label in 1998. This six
minute overture alternates sections of fanfare-like figures with
sections of playful rhythms and counterpoint. The overall form
consists of two main sections that contrast each other and a
middle section that serves as a development of previously stated
material. The composition is an economical one as its material is
derived primarily from the opening brass fanfare and the woodwind
counter melody. The modal melodic and harmonic material is
interwoven with polyrhythm, imitation, counterpoint, and timbral
changes to create a composition reflective of the excitement of
this celebration. Duration: 5:38 Grade 4. Score and parts $50.00
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