Overture for Band. Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 1980. Duration 5 minutes. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-1574-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-1574-00).
A brilliant contemporary composition combining both rhythmic drive and melodic flow. The slower middle section contrasts two outer fast sections with a lyric melody alternating between choirs of instruments. A sure contest winner!
