Publisher Desc.  The overture to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg has for years been a cornerstone of orchestral literature, being performed by almost every major orchestra under almost all acclaimed conductors. It is finally available in a comprehensive edition for modern symphonic band, featuring extensively-researched program notes and easy-to-read parts for maximum potential. This note-for-note transcription effortlessly captures all the magnificence of this piece that audiences have enjoyed for many generations. Any advanced high school or college band should have this arrangement in their library so it can be performed in the years to come.