Advanced Opening Piece Sheet Music

The initial stimulus for this set of pieces was a painting by Kandinsky, Composition VII (1913). The painting represents a period when he was concerned with emotional, abstract paintings of two sorts:...

If you imagine a 100-meter dash for wind instruments and percussion, you get a good idea of Richard Saucedo's approach to this impressive composition. The rousing piece with its radiant ornaments and...

If you imagine a 100-meter dash for wind instruments and percussion, you get a good idea of Richard Saucedo's approach to this impressive composition. The rousing piece with its radiant ornaments and...

Dutch composer Johan Wagenaar (1862 - 1941) parodied the conventions of Romantic opera in his own operas and secular cantatas, his music itself is staunchly Romantic in voice, little troubled by even...

In the summer of 2010 Dirk Brossé was appointed music director of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. During his inauguration concert in September that year he brought a musical surprise to the cit...

Based on a simple ascending three-note motif, this big and bright overture is a worthy challenge for the very best concert bands. Musically descriptive of a Seattle suburb, the composer was inspired t...

'Bayerisches Osterfest' (Bavarian Easter Festival) ist eine Auftragskomposition für die Bishop Ireton High School Band, das Blasorchester einer katholischen Privatschule in Virginia (USA). Der Orchest...

Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was born in 1865 and showed remarkable musical talent at a young age, which was particularly encouraged by his teacher Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. He was accepted into...

A virtuosic arrangement of the thrilling overture from Leonard Bernstein's comic operetta Candide. Sparkling excitement from start to finish!

The full Overture to Mozart's famous Opera (in its original key) is set here for Flute Quartet. A stunning recital piece for an advanced ensemble. Delicious!

A lively and intricate arrangement of the opening movement from The Nutcracker Suite. 3 C flutes help to capture the 'miniature' character of the music, and the various tunes swap cheekily between the...

A fabulous showpiece for an advanced Double Reed Ensemble, this Overture would work equally well for a solo Octet or larger forces, (with optional Contrabassoon). Absolutely thrilling!

One of two magnificent Mozart Overtures arranged for us by Cor Anglais and Oboe specialist Geoffrey Browne, this is an ideal concert piece for an advanced ensemble.

A virtuosic arrangement of the thrilling overture from Leonard Bernstein's comic operetta Candide. Sparkling excitement from start to finish!

This sparkling Overture takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the Operetta, with lyrical melodies, effervescent humour and plenty of energetic drama. This arrangement takes full advantage of the contrast...

Aus der Reihe 'Bernaerts Opening Pieces & Concert Series'.

The Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet, composed in the autumn of 1869, was Pyotr Ilych Tschaikowsky's first orchestral masterpiece.He was only twent-nine years old and still much influenced by Mily Ba...

The Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet, composed in the autumn of 1869, was Pyotr Ilych Tschaikowsky's first orchestral masterpiece.He was only twent-nine years old and still much influenced by Mily Ba...

1812 Ouverture Solenelle was written by Tschaikowsky in 1880 to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advancing Grande Armee at the 'Battle of Borodino' in 1812. The overture debut...