Grade 3 SKU: CL.CTS-8002-00
For Flexible Ensemble. Composed by Claude T. Smith. Arranged by Earp. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2021. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-8002-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-8002-00). Declaration Overture has a five-note motive in an opening slow section, followed by a driving Allegro where the original five-note motive is put through a series of variations. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as ten musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound. *The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.
