Ralph Ford has scored yet another jubilant overture for your full orchestra. Even though this one sounds difficult, it comes together easily once the unique driving rhythms are conquered. There is broad use of diverse percussion textures and powerful melodic material. Ashford Celebration is a very charismatic choice. (4:26)Recorded at Omega Studios, Rockville, Maryland by the Washington Winds and the Washington Pops, Edward Petersen, Conductor
