Steve Hodges
Overture For A Celebration
Steve Hodges
Overture For A Celebration
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Steve Hodges
- Series Alfred Growing Band Series
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score
- Publisher Alfred Publishing
- Order no. ALF11219S
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Description:
A bright jubilant introduction opens this dynamic overture by Steve Hodges. Consisting of two contrasting themes, the opening 'A' section features the low brass playing the smooth theme over a syncopated pulse in the percussion. The theme is traded to the high woodwinds and trumpets as the texture explodes in a sea of melody and countermelody. A graceful transition leads into the expressive 'B' theme, a delicate 3/4 melody introduced by the clarinet section. After a D.S., the theme is restated, building in intensity up to the triumphal finish. First class!