Celebration for Orchestra in Three Movements

Having a celebration?

Why not try this in your next concert ….. here is a review:

…….. The second half opened with A Celebration for Orchestra by longstanding orchestra member Lawrence Killian, who plays principal trumpet and was conductor of Todmorden Orchestra from 1987-1991. Lawrence has composed and arranged many pieces for the orchestra.

This work was commissioned for the centenary concert and has three movements. ‘Birthday Treat’ was lively and upbeat, opening with sparkling woodwind and a catchy percussion ostinato. The main theme was taken up by the entire orchestra and there were shouts of ‘Happy Birthday!’ as party poppers were set off. ‘Anniversary’ was more reflective, in a relaxed jazz style and the finale, ‘Jubilee’, was full of energy.

Lynda Robertson, June 2015