The Messenger Overture (Schaefer, Frank)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's	1 overture
Genre Categories	Overtures; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; [4 more...]For cornet, piano (arr); Scores featuring the cornet (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 2 players (arr)

Sheet Music

Parts

Complete Parts
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Publisher. Info.	Theatrical and Dance Journal, No.2?? Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper, 1884.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes	Published in folio (9" by 12") size.
Purchase	Printed copy of this file (UK & EU)

Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Cornet and Piano

Piano and Cornet (B♭) Parts
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Arranger	composer (?)
Publisher. Info.	Classic Cornet Solos with Piano Accompaniment, No.202 Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper, 1884.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes	The piano part is identical to that used in the version for orchestra (that copy appears to have higher-quality images).
Purchase	Printed copy of this file (UK & EU)

General Information

Work Title	The Messenger Overture
Alternative. Title	Overture "The Messenger"
Composer	Schaefer, Frank
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No.	IFS 9
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's	1 overture
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period	Romantic
Piece Style	Romantic
Instrumentation	Orchestra: flute, 2 clarinets (B♭) + 2 horns (F), 2 cornets (B♭), trombone + drums, triangle + piano + strings

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As published the work could be performed by an orchestra consisting of first and second violins, viola, bass, flute, clarinet, first and second cornets, trombone, and piano.