Grade 3
SKU: CL.012-3415-00
Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR335). Overture. Score and set of parts. Composed 2005. Duration 5 minutes, 26 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3415-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3415-00).
Not hard, but very impressive, this David Shaffer original is perfect concert or contest material for mid-level bands. It starts with a stately fanfare introduction which leads directly into the furious section. This section features a fast tempo where several playable yet independent melody lines are intertwined to create a very busy yet pleasing musical landscape. An adagio section follows before a reprise of the furious section leads to a big finish. A rewarding work that is a welcome addition to any performance!
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style