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A new piece for junior orchestra was performed by the Bedfordshire County Youth Third Orchestra on Friday, 4th April 2008. The work was a training piece commissioned by the composer's wife for the orchestra, and is something of a pastiche of a Rossini Overture. About 7 minutes long, it begins with a slow introduction and moves on to an Allegro which includes the obligatory 'Rossini crescendo'. There are a number of solo opportunities for wind, brass and first violin section. An ideal 'proper orchestral' work for young players, it introduces the Rossini style while circumventing the main difficulties of Rossini's works. It is extremely tuneful and 'catchy' and went down extremely well with its audience. It will be available for hire from the Bedfordshire Music Library in due course.