Publisher Desc.  "Celebration Overture" was composed in the summer of 1976 and was given first prize judged by William Alwyn whose film scores Philip Lane has worked on for commercial recordings in the last 10 years.  It is truly a celebratory piece with a dramatic pyramid opening, followed by the melodic introduction in solo clarinet, then solo trumpet, before accelerating to a rousing burst of celebration.  A rich slower middle section leads into the return of celebration.  This piece is sure to find its way into the list of recommended festival and contest literature.