Tameside Overture, A

A Tameside Overture is yet more proof of Philip Sparke's ability to contribute serious band literature which also has definite audience appeal. A fanfare opening followed by the sonorous full band leads to a lively tuneful allegro. This is developed - with the occasional change of meter to refresh the ear - before the fanfare returns, cleverly counterpointed against the music from the quicker section.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 5:30

Instrumentation
1st Flute/Piccolo*
2nd Flute
1st/2nd Oboe*
1st Bb Clarinet
2nd Bb Clarinet
3rd Bb Clarinet
Eb Alto Clarinet*
Bb Bass Clarinet
1st Bassoon
2nd Bassoon*
1st Eb Alto Saxophone
2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone*

1st F Horn
2nd F Horn
3rd F Horn
4th F Horn*
1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
1st Bb Cornet
2nd Bb Cornet
3rd Bb Cornet*
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone*
Euphonium
(TC Baritone)
Tuba

String Bass*

Timpani
Percussion 1 (bongos, glockenspiel)
Percussion 2 (snare drum, suspended cymbal, triangle)

Parts marked with an asterisk (*) are NOT ESSENTIAL, although their presence will obviously enable a fuller realization of the composer's intentions to be achieved.

Program Notes
A fanfare opening followed by the sonorous full band leads to a lively tuneful allegro. This is developed - with the occasional change of meter to refresh the ear - before the fanfare returns, cleverly counterpointed against the music from the quicker section.

A Tameside Overture is yet more proof of Philip Sparke's ability to contribute serious band literature which also has definite audience appeal.