Overture in the Classical Style

65

Ensemble

Full Orchestra

Composer

L. C. Harnsberger

Arranger

Score and Parts

Grade Level

Grade 2.5

Item

11710

Duration

3:30

Description

L. C. Harnsberger’s Overture in the Classical Style is a new composition for young orchestra written in the style of the great classical composers Haydn, Schubert, and Beethoven. After a short slow introduction, the music bursts into a fast Allegro that features infectious melodies that you will soon be humming. The driving rhythms and interesting harmonies make the piece fun to play and hear.
 
Overture in the Classical Style is perfectly written for younger ensembles with attention to instrument ranges, rhythms, and effective doublings. The piece is fully scored so your entire group gets to play including a full percussion section. There are also optional parts for two alto saxes, tenor sax, baritone sax, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, and baritone TC. The optional parts conveniently double the horns, bassoons, and trombone 2.
 
Overture in the Classical Style is the perfect piece to open or close the next concert, contest, or festival featuring your young orchestra.

Audio Sample

Video

Instrumentation

Flutes 1, 2 Oboes 1, 2 Bb Clarinets 1, 2 Bassoons 1, 2 F Horns 1, 2 Bb Trumpets 1, 2 Trombones 1, 2 Bass Trombone Tuba Timpani Percussion (SD, BD) Percussion (CC, Tri.) Violin I Violin II Viola Cello Double BassAlso includes optional parts for Alto Clarinet (doubles Bassoon 1), Bass Clarinet (doubles Bassoon 2), Alto Sax 1 & 2 (doubles Horn 1 & 2), Tenor Sax (doubles Bassoon 1), Baritone Sax (doubles Bassoon 2), and Baritone TC (doubles Trombone 2).

Genres

Classical, Contest/Festival, Romantic Period

No. of Pages

65

Publisher

LCH Music