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A Festival Prelude by Alfred Reed (1921-2005). For Concert Band. 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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5 star rating

Location: from Flushing, MI

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

February 25, 2013

A Festival Prelude

I have A Festival Prelude scheduled to be played in April so it has not been handed out to the band. However, I have been Conductor or Conductor Emeritus of the most part since 1966 to the present and I have programed A Festival Prelude about six times since it...

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5 star rating

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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5 star rating

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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12 of 26 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

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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5 star rating

Location: from Alabama

Difficulty Level:
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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