Golden Festival Overture op. 95 James Barnes

Commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army Field Band, Golden Festival Overture is the perfect opener for any concert or contest situation. Scampering woodwinds, brilliant brass fanfares and flowing melodies fill the work with the sort of vigor and energy that is so characteristic of a "Barnes Overture."
This upbeat overture is perfect for opening any concert.

The opening key is A-flat changing to C. The opening meter is cut time with the meter changing to 4/4 but then back to cut time. There are many accidentals throughout. There are also many tempo changes from the opening half note equal to 138 beats per minute. The 4/4 section starts at 76 beats per minute per quarter note. A harp part is included.