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A Festival Prelude by Alfred Reed (1921-2005). Score and full set of parts.. Hal Leonard Concert Band Series. Grade 4.. Edward B. Marks Music #MCB78. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.6781).

Composed nearly 50 years ago (1957), this masterpiece from the late Alfred Reed displays his characteristic style and total command of wind band orchestration. Composed using a single theme and two fanfare figures that are woven throughout, this concise work stands out as a true classic in the repertoire. (4:30)

This recording used with permission from the Klavier Music Productions CD K 11130. “Alfred Reed Live! Volume 4 – Acclamation!” by the Otonowa Wind Symphonica – Toro Ito, conductor.

1 - FULL SCORE 28 pages

1 - C PICCOLO 3 pages

6 - 1ST & 2ND FLUTE 3 pages

2 - 1ST & 2ND OBOE 3 pages

2 - 1ST & 2ND BASSOON 2 pages

1 - EB CLARINET 3 pages

4 - 1ST BB CLARINET 3 pages

4 - 2ND BB CLARINET 3 pages

4 - 3RD BB CLARINET 3 pages

2 - EB ALTO CLARINET 3 pages

2 - BB BASS CLARINET 2 pages

1 - EB CONTRA ALTO CLARINET 2 pages

1 - BB CONTRA BASS CLARINET 2 pages

2 - 1ST EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 3 pages

2 - 2ND EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 3 pages

2 - BB TENOR SAXOPHONE 2 pages

1 - EB BARITONE SAXOPHONE 2 pages

2 - 1ST BB TRUMPET 2 pages

2 - 2ND BB TRUMPET 2 pages

2 - 3RD BB TRUMPET 2 pages

4 - 1ST & 2ND BB CORNET 3 pages

2 - 1ST & 2ND F HORN 2 pages

2 - 3RD & 4TH F HORN 2 pages

2 - 1ST TROMBONE 2 pages

2 - 2ND TROMBONE 2 pages

2 - 3RD TROMBONE 2 pages

2 - BARITONE B.C. 2 pages

1 - BARITONE T.C. 2 pages

6 - TUBA 2 pages

1 - STRING BASS 2 pages

2 - PERCUSSION 2 pages

2 - SNARE DRUM/BASS DRUM 2 pages

1 - TIMPANI 2 pages

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      Anonymous

      Location: from NY

      Difficulty Level:
      Intermediate

      November 28, 2008

      Amazing!

      This is one of the best band pieces ever. In my high school we have 2 bands, a lower and higher level. When we were invited to play at Lincoln Center, we chose this piece. I can tell you it was so amazing to play this song in Lincoln center....

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      Matt Bratton

      Location: from Plainsboro, NJ

      Difficulty Level:
      Intermediate/advanced

      September 12, 2008

      So Exciting

      I am playing this with my college's concert band and it's one of the most exciting pieces I've ever played. It really reminds one of a grand festival. I like the contrast between the majestic parts and the slow section. The brass part at the beginning gives me goosebumps. I...

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      Chris Cowan

      Location: from Tacoma, WA

      Difficulty Level:
      Intermediate/advanced

      October 17, 2003

      A Festival Prelude

      i am currently playing this in a high school symphonic band, and i would strongly suggest this to be played throughout bands everywhere, it allows the brass section to be heard along with a strong woodwind allowance. excellent song.

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      Dave

      Location: from Alabama

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      Intermediate/advanced

      March 4, 2001

      A Festival Prelude

      This is probably the best song I've ever heard a band play.

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