Introduction and Festiva
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-1699-00

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR324). Score and set of parts. Composed 1983. Duration 6 minutes, 30 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-1699-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-1699-00).

Interesting modern techniques of composition contribute to the unique flavor of this piece. Polytonality, dissonance and creative percussion writing add great drama. Following a slow introduction, this work relentlessly surges toward the climactic ending. By the composer of the best- selling "Avantia.".

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.