Overture Grandioso (Band Gr. 3)

Composed to commemorate Mansfield State High School’s 50th anniversary, Overture Grandioso embodies the excitement and pride of this milestone celebration. With its bright fanfare motifs, energetic rhythms, and sweeping melodic lines, the piece captures a spirit of joy, reflection, and community—honoring both the school’s rich history and its vibrant future.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Concert Band Series
Level: 3 | Duration: 5:25

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (A4 stapled booklet)

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
B-flat Euphonium T.C.
Tuba
Double Bass

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallet Percussion: Xylophone, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Chimes
Percussion 1: Sleigh Bells, Wind Chimes, Triangle, Castanets, Tam-Tam
Percussion 2: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbal

Program Notes

Composed to commemorate Mansfield State High School’s 50th anniversary, Overture Grandioso embodies the excitement and pride of this milestone celebration. With its bright fanfare motifs, energetic rhythms, and sweeping melodic lines, the piece captures a spirit of joy, reflection, and community—honoring both the school’s rich history and its vibrant future.