If you'd like to stretch your younger players' abilities with contemporary harmonies, syncopated rhythms and expressive changes of tempo and dynamics, this overture is an ideal choice. The broad brush strokes of sound and warm mixing of instrumental colors are beautifully interwoven into a stunning tribute to the beauty of a world-famous and mighty river gorge. (Grade 1—Easy. Correlates with the Yamaha Band Student, Book 2, Page 14)