Manatee Lyric Overture

Manatee Lyric Overture by Robert Sheldon (b. 1954) is a robust, spirited, and sonorous overture that uses the opening measures as the thematic material throughout the entire composition. The work was commissioned by the Manatee County (Florida) School Board and given its first performance in February, 1985, with the composer conducting. (Source: published score)