Details
Summary
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Repertoire Books
- Level:
- Grade 4
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9 x 12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 2.41 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: KJ.WB133
Composed by Kenneth Soper. Bandworks. Band, Repertoire. Score and set of parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #WB133. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.WB133).9 x 12 inches.
Holiday Overture is dedicated to the musicians of the Atlantic Wind Symphony. Featuring the french horn section, Holiday Overture presents three traditional Christmas carols in a contemporary setting. It continues to be performed as a selection on the Atlantic Wind Symphony's annual holiday program.
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Ratings + Reviews
2 Rating
1 review
Anonymous
Nov 6, 2013
I am a professional composer playing in a community band, and we are playing Holiday Overture. If you want a concert opener that's highly commercial-sounding and glittery, this is the piece for you. However, it was poorly written. There are some passages for the flute that are pretty obnoxious to play, as well as for the clarinets. Transitions between holiday themes are jarring with some odd runs for the upper woodwinds, there's not much contrast, and the themes change abruptly. It changes key many times and ends in G-flat major. There is a quirky 7/8 bar that is fun, but might be a problem depending on your band's level. I would actually round up the level from grade 4.5 to 5. Audiences will probably love this piece, but as a performer, this is my least favorite piece. Leroy Anderson's Christmas Festival is still better, though overplayed.