A superb selection for any contest or concert program. Comprising two main musical ideas, one of which is the familiar Shaker hymn 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple, this is an exceptionally interesting,

Opening with a legato tempo featuring colors of the band, the piece develops with a short statement by horn and flute, which precede the rhythmic section. The use of the 7/8 bar is especially effective with

This popular overture, written for one of Daniel Auber's 17 comic operas, was first performed in Paris in 1841. The overture far outlived the opera itself, becoming a popular staple in the orchestral