The new federal overture (1797) / by James Hewitt ; arr. for small orchestra by R.D. Ward. c1975.

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The new federal overture (1797) / by James Hewitt ; arr. for small orchestra by R.D. Ward. c1975.

ms. score (46 p.) + parts.

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Ward, R. D. (Robert D.)

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Hewitt, James, 1770-1827

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Originally composed 1797 as a potpourri overture, quoting popular melodies of the period. This transcription commissioned by the Richmond Sinfonia. Transcribed 1975. First performance St. John's United Church of Christ, Richmond, Virginia, 15 December 1975, Richmond Sinfonia, Jacques Houtmann conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of The new federal overture (1797) / by James Hewitt ; arr. for small orchestra by R.D. Ward. c1975. (Franklin & Marshall College). ...