Opening Piece Sheet Music Downloads

The Pride of Youth is a radiant and dynamic overture that celebrates the energy, enthusiasm and determination of youth. From the opening bars, a triumphant fanfare heralds an irresistible momentum, ev...

The overture "Abu Hassan" by Carl Maria von Weber is a short, lively work that serves as an introduction to the opera. It was composed in 1811 and premiered in Munich, marking one of Weber's early suc...

The overture "Abu Hassan" by Carl Maria von Weber is a short, lively work that serves as an introduction to the opera. It was composed in 1811 and premiered in Munich, marking one of Weber's early suc...

Laura's music is always poignant and full of opportunities to teach across the curriculum. Jaffa Gate Overture is a wonderful new work for the contest & festival season with a simple and effective A-B...

Here's an exciting overture with a wonderful western flavor. It's energetic with a driving and pulsating beat, and also features a memorable lyrical line set in lush harmonies. This will be a real win...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

This three-part overture is extremely easy to put together and is an ideal transition from beginning band literature. Special attention is given to low brass parts, insuring that they are not too diff...

This superb arrangement features three famous melodies from Offenbach's overture to Orpheus in the Underworld. While many students are familiar with the famous Can Can, few have had the chance to expl...

This quintessential festival work will showcase your band with its bold brass fanfares, playful melodies, and an emotional uplifting middle section. Invigorating harmonies really set this apart from o...

Open (or close) your next performance with this intensely rhythmical yet melodic work in 5/4. A dervish of woodwind lines sets the tone followed by a powerful brass statement that transitions into lon...

This dynamic overture with flexible scoring options opens with a dynamic unison statement and features powerful percussion writing throughout. The lyrical slow section offers a change of pace before r...

Adirondack Festival Overture is an exciting work for band that combines original music with a variety of traditional fiddle tunes from the Adirondack region of New York state. The fiddle was far and a...