A Festival Prelude

Composer: Alfred Reed
Instrument: Concert Band
Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music Company

Song List:
A Festival Prelude

Instrumentation:
FULL SCORE
C PICCOLO
1ST & 2ND FLUTE
1ST & 2ND OBOE
1ST & 2ND BASSOON
EB CLARINET
1ST BB CLARINET
2ND BB CLARINET
3RD BB CLARINET
EB ALTO CLARINET
BB BASS CLARINET
EB CONTRA ALTO CLARINET
BB CONTRA BASS CLARINET
1ST EB ALTO SAXOPHONE
2ND EB ALTO SAXOPHONE
BB TENOR SAXOPHONE
EB BARITONE SAXOPHONE
1ST BB TRUMPET
2ND BB TRUMPET
3RD BB TRUMPET
1ST & 2ND BB CORNET
1ST & 2ND F HORN
3RD & 4TH F HORN
1ST TROMBONE
2ND TROMBONE
3RD TROMBONE
BARITONE B.C.
BARITONE T.C.
TUBA
STRING BASS
PERCUSSION
SNARE DRUM/BASS DRUM
TIMPANI

Description:
Composed nearly 50 years ago (1957), this masterpiece from the late Alfred Reed displays his characteristic style and total command of wind band orchestration. Composed using a single theme and two fanfare figures that are woven throughout, this concise work stands out as a true classic in the repertoire. (4:30)

This recording used with permission from the Klavier Music Productions CD K 11130. “Alfred Reed Live! Volume 4 – Acclamation!” by the Otonowa Wind Symphonica – Toro Ito, conductor